Dental Hygienist

Dental Associates

$106K — $147K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • State of Wisconsin hygiene license (new graduates are welcome to apply)
  • Ability to administer local anesthetic agents
  • Strong customer service skills for positive patient interactions
  • Experience in periodontal therapy techniques
  • Proficient in conducting oral exams and charting findings
  • Knowledge of current dental hygiene practices and trends

Responsibilities

  • Provide positive experiences throughout the patient's in-clinic visit
  • Exhibit excellent customer service to meet individual patient needs
  • Remove calculus deposits and stains from teeth
  • Perform periodontal therapy, including scaling and root planing
  • Complete thorough head, neck, and oral examinations
  • Assess and document periodontal health prior to dental exams
  • Assist dentists during examinations by charting conditions

Benefits

  • Guaranteed base pay with annual increases and significant bonus potential
  • A supportive team environment with dedicated doctors and support staff
  • Individual mentorship from Hygiene Service Line leaders
  • Flexible paid time off policy; no forced vacations
  • Comprehensive medical insurance options, including HSA
  • 401k plan with company matching contributions
  • In-house continuing education opportunities and reimbursement
Full Job Description
Dental Hygienist COMPENSATION • Guaranteed hourly base pay of $51.00 with annual increases • Plus, unlimited bonus potential of an EXTRA $3.00-20.00 bringing pay to $54-71/hour • Guaranteed $5,000 Production Bonus in the first four months CULTURE You'll spend your time doing what you do best - building relationships and helping patients feel confident about their smiles - while our support teams handle the admin. You will also enjoy. • Team setting: stable schedules with a dedicated doctor and support staff create a cohesive teamwork-focused environment • Mentorship: enjoy individual support from our internal Hygiene Service Line leaders who advocate for our RDH teams • Growth potential: we have many examples of hygienists who have grown into leadership roles beyond chairside PAID TIME OFF (PTO) • PTO and paid holidays - for staff working 17 hours per week or more • No forced vacations, take vacation on your time and your terms; you won't need to take vacation when your doctor does COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE* • Medical insurance (with HSA option) - for staff working 30 hours per week or more • Company paid LTD, STD, Life insurance and AD&D - starting at 30 hours • Dental insurance - starting at 17 hours OTHER BENEFITS* • 401k with company match • Annual uniform allowance • In-house CE opportunities and annual CE reimbursement • Company Wellness Program with incentives • Pet Insurance • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Vision • Supplemental Life Insurance • Hospital Indemnity • Critical Illness • Voluntary Accident Job Responsibilities • Provide a positive experience throughout the entire patient interaction; from greeting, to seating and completing their in-clinic visit • Exhibiting excellent customer service to create a positive patient experience, ensuring all treatment is provided with an awareness of individual patient's needs and concerns • Removing calculus deposits, accretions, stains, and cement from supra and sub-gingival surfaces of the teeth • Performing periodontal therapy, including scaling & root planning when prescribed • Completing head, neck and intra/extra-oral exams to detect any abnormal swelling or lesions that could indicated any type of pathology • Examining teeth and assessing periodontal health of each patient to prior to exam by dentist • Charting conditions of decay and disease for treatment as diagnosed by dentist assisting during examination Job Requirements • State of Wisconsin hygiene license (recent or soon-to-be graduates are encouraged to apply!) • Ability to administer local anesthetic agents

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