Dental Hygienist (RDH)

SmileAlive

Pay range

$60 - $68/hr

Job type

Permanent

Location

2919 Crescent Avenue, Eugene, OR, USA

Experience

Any

Posted

8 weeks ago

Signing bonus

$10,000

About the role

Overview

We at Smile Alive are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Dental Hygienist for our expanding Eugene office. Ideal candidates provide exceptional patient-centric care, perform dental cleanings, and assist with various clinical procedures. If you value helping patients achieve their oral health goals in a supportive, team-focused environment we would love to hear from you. Your commitment to striving for excellence will elevate our clinical protocols and play a vital role in transforming our patient's long-term health.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing, conduct patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history review, and oral examinations.

Assist with chairside procedures such as medical imaging, cavity detection, and anesthetic agents.

Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and treatment plans tailored to their needs.

Maintain accurate documentation of patient records using Dentrix.

Follow infection control protocols using aseptic techniques to ensure a sterile environment.

Collaborate with other team members to deliver high-quality general dentistry services.

Ensure accurate medical coding and documentation for billing accuracy and compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Requirements

Active RDH license

Active BLS/CPR

Local anesthesia and Nitrous permits

Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control, and aseptic technique.

Skilled in taking digital radiographs and understanding medical records management.

Familiarity with HIPAA regulations, medical coding, and documentation review processes.

Excellent patient care skills with a compassionate approach to patient education and assessment.

Knowledge of EMR systems (Electronic Medical Records including digital X-rays) and general dentistry procedures.

Ability to work effectively within a team in a clinical environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits

Job Type:

Part-time, Full-time (4 days a week, with possible 5th)

Expected hours: minimum 20 hrs. part-time, 32-40 full-time.

Pay:

$60.00 - $68.00 per hour, based on skill level and experience.

We offer competitive hourly wage, plus a generous monthly bonus structure on a percentage of adjusted hygiene production over our set goal.

Benefits:

401(k)

We offer goal-based incentive paid quarterly upon completion of key milestones. (KPIs)

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person @ 2921 Crescent St., Ste 210 Eugene

OR, 97403

Please call us @ 541-683-8396 to learn more

About the Company

We are an Independent local private practice dedicated to providing exceptional care to the Eugene community. Our modern office is equipped with advanced technology, including digital X-rays, EMR, and Dentrix. We focus on comprehensive, patient-centric care..