Dental Hygienist

Arrowhead Dental Center • Full-time • Gardnerville, Nevada, United States • $50 - $70 / hour • 4m ago

Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our team. We love taking care of people and are looking for someone who wants to do the same!

Responsibilities:
- Perform dental prophylaxis, including scaling, polishing, and debridement
- Administer local anesthesia as needed
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide personalized oral health instructions
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
- Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain aseptic technique
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations for patient privacy and confidentiality

Requirements:
- Valid Dental Hygiene license in Nevada
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program
- Strong patient assessment skills, including the ability to recognize oral health issues and communicate findings to the dentist
- Understanding of aseptic technique and infection control practices
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and commitment to maintaining patient privacy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

We offer competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 401k with employer match, paid vacation, paid CE, Dental insurance and a generous bonus program. This is a full-time position with regular office hours 8 am to 5 pm.

If you are a dedicated Dental Hygienist looking for an opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50.00 - $70.00 per hour

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