Dental Hygienist

We are a family owned, two doctor practice in Carson City seeking an energetic, customer service oriented dental hygienist. If you have experience, we would love to talk with you. Our patients are like family, and we take great pride in creating beautiful smiles and a positive and nurturing treatment experience.

Qualities we value:

Positive attitude Leadership and Solid Working Experience Enthusiastic Team Player Communicates with patients and team effectively Excellent customer service skills Self-motivated and open to cross training in all aspects of office. We work 4 days a week, Monday - Thursday. We use Dentrix as our office software. The position is 32- 40 hours per week. Compensation is based on skills and experience. We offer competitive pay, sick pay, holiday pay and 401K. We are looking for the right person who desires a positive growth oriented work environment. This is an incredible opportunity for the right candidate. Email us your resume …..

Job duties include:

Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination Sterilize dental instruments properly Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history Identify conditions like gingivitis, periodontitis or caries Clean and help protect patients' teeth (e.g. remove plaque and calculus and apply fluoride) Educate patients of all ages on proper oral hygiene (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques) Give instructions to patients after dental procedures Take X-rays or dental impressions Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer) Maintain documentation and charts on each patient Monitor supplies

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$55.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan

License/Certification:

Hygiene license (Required)

Work Location:

In person