We are a private dental practice with two doctors in Stoughton looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our team. We recently had a long term employee retire and two other of our team members cut back on hours. The schedule will be 2 days per week with potential for more hours if you want to fill in for absences if desired. Our practice is looking for an effective communicator who loves working with people and who is passionate about preserving beautiful smiles! We offer a fast paced, pleasant work environment with competitive pay and great benefits. Must be energetic, professional, dependable and thorough, as we put patients and their families first. If you are looking for a team centered environment focused on quality patient care and providing each patient with an individualized experience, we are the practice for you! Our practice has been in business for over 45 years. We have a very loyal staff and patient base. Starting wage will be based on experience.

SKILLS

• Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession e.g. HIPAA
• Outstanding communication skills
• A patient and friendly personality
• Attention to detail
  Job Type: Part-time
  Pay: $38.00 - $43.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In perso

• 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, caries or periodontitis
• Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
• Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care
• Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
• Take dental X-rays
• Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
• Maintain documentation and charts on each patient