Registered Dental Hygienist

Nuva Smile

$104K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience as a Dental Hygienist or equivalent role
  • Strong awareness of health and safety rules, including HIPAA
  • Skilled in dental equipment preparation and maintenance
  • Exceptional communication skills for patient interaction
  • Personable and friendly demeanor
  • Meticulous with attention to detail
  • Physical stamina to perform job duties effectively
  • Diploma in Dental Hygiene required
  • Current and valid dental hygiene license

Responsibilities

  • Ensure patient comfort prior to examinations
  • Sterilize dental instruments safely and efficiently
  • Conduct thorough initial mouth screenings and assess oral health history
  • Identify oral conditions such as gingivitis and caries
  • Perform cleaning procedures to remove plaque and apply fluoride
  • Educate patients on effective oral hygiene practices
  • Instruct patients post-procedure for optimal recovery
  • Take X-rays and dental impressions accurately
  • Assist dentists in selecting suitable treatments for oral health issues
  • Maintain up-to-date documentation of patient charts and supplies

Benefits

  • Health insurance offered
  • Opportunity for bonus pay
  • Paid time off (PTO) included
  • Enjoy paid holidays
  • Access to a state-of-the-art office environment
Full Job Description
FT/PT Registered Dental Hygienists position in Central Jersey location. Competitive compensation plus incentives offered. Join us in our brand new, state of the art office! Location: Flanders, NJ Benefits for Full Time Employment: Health Insurance, Bonus Pay, PTO, paid holidays and more! Responsibilities - 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 (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques) - Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures - Take X-rays or dental impressions - Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer) - Maintain documentation and charts on each patient - Monitor supplies Skills - Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role - In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA) - Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment - Outstanding communication skills - A patient and friendly personality - Attention to detail - Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job - Diploma in Dental Hygiene - Valid license to practice - Salary includes bonuses - Salary is commensurate with experience; starting at $50 / hr

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