An established dental practice in Shelby, North Carolina is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to join its thriving team. This is a great opportunity for a motivated hygienist who’s passionate about delivering comprehensive care in a modern, well-run practice with a strong local reputation.
Located just outside of Charlotte, Shelby offers the perfect mix of small-town community and big-city access — with affordable living, beautiful parks, a walkable downtown, and a growing population. It’s an ideal spot for a hygienist looking for stability, work-life balance, and a great place to call home.
What We Offer:
- $5000 Welcome Bonus!
- Competitive hourly wage based on experience
- Paid time off and holidays
- Health, Dental, Vision, short term disability, life, and pet insurance
- 401(k) plan with matching
- Continuing education opportunities
- A supportive and respectful work culture
DENTAL HYGIENIST POSITION SUMMARY
A Dental Hygienist for our organization works together with our dentists to meet the oral health needs of our patients.
A Dental Hygienist is responsible for promoting dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, providing oral cancer screenings, periodontal maintenance, charting dental solutions, willingness to assist with a variety of responsibilities in the dental office, and performing in compliance with our organizations highest standard of care.
DENTAL HYGIENIST KEY COMPETENCIES
- Assess dental condition and needs of patient using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting
- Delivers direct patient care using established dental hygienist procedures
- Takes patient vital signs
- Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning and polishing
- Takes radiographs required for diagnosis of treatment needs by the dentist
- Applies sealants and fluorides
- Electronic record keeping
- Documents patient dental history and chief complaint
- Records and reports pertinent observations
- Teaches patients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease through proper diet and oral home care
- Cleans and sterilizes instruments
- Completes Treatment Plan as prescribed by the dentist
- Reviews and explains treatment plan and associates fees with patient
- Ability to articulate and express patients concerns to dentist
- Primary treatment coordinator
- Ancillary duties as needed
Dental Hygienist Essential Requirements
- Must be present by 7:45am as clinic opens at 8am (operational hours may vary based on location); individual must be reliable. This is full time position.
- Completed dental hygiene certificate program or Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene and has current Hygienist license for state of North Carolina. NEW GRADS WELCOME!
- Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment
- Ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices
- Ability to demonstrate teamwork approach to job responsibilities
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness
- Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail
- Must have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments with a positive approach
- Ability to follow instructions and takes responsibility for own actions
- Ability to exercise confidentiality with Patients and patient care
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals and written correspondence
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Shelby, NC 28150 (Required)
Work Location: In person
