Dental Hygienist

Greenleaf Family Dentistry • Full-time • Elkhart, Indiana, United States • $40 - $45 / hour • 3m ago

Greenleaf Family Dentistry is hiring a full-time dental hygienist!

Are you a compassionate and caring dental hygienist looking to make a real difference? Our family-focused dental practice is dedicated to improving the self-worth of every patient by providing exceptional care, comfort, and kindness. We believe that great dental health goes hand-in-hand with helping people feel better about themselves—and we’re looking for someone who shares that mission to join our team.

Schedule: Monday through Thursday

Responsibilities:

Comprehensive documentation and continuous communication/collaboration with the doctors.
Perform accurate assessments according to ADA and AAP guidelines/standards including, but not limited to: caries risk; periodontal condition; oral cancer; radiographic technique and findings.
Effectively perform appropriate preventive or therapeutic procedure as prescribed by the doctor.
Educate patients about clinical findings, oral health/overall health, progression of disease, proper home care and recare frequencies.
Focus on comprehensive patient care.
Manage schedules.
Commitment to maintaining dental hygiene licensure and knowledge through continuing education

Benefits:

Competitive salary with the potential for unlimited earnings based on the level of care you provide to your patients.
Full-time (32 hours), part-time and internal temp/per diem opportunities available.
Comprehensive benefits:
Sick time accrual for part-time positions.
Vacation accrual and 6 paid holidays for full-time positions.
Choice of comprehensive medical plans and optional HSA.
Voluntary benefits which include life insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, and more.
Dental Benefits Plan for you and your family.
401k.
$350 annual continuing education reimbursement.
Supportive and collaborative Hygiene Leadership Team.
Clinical and schedule autonomy. No product sales or quotas.
Updated and well-maintained offices.
Access to state-of-the-art technology in most offices such as:
Dentrix practice management software.
Perio voice recognition.
Planmeca scanners.

Qualifications:

Active RDH license in the state of practice.
3-5 years’ experience
Strong clinical skills and attention to detail.
Professional communication and collaboration with the dentist and the office team.
Team player who supports cohesiveness throughout the office.
Excellent patient communication and education skills.
Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

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