Registered Dental Hygienist

Nuva Smile

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

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Dental Hygienist or similar role
  • In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations (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 job's physical demands
  • Diploma in Dental Hygiene
  • Valid license to practice

Responsibilities

  • Ensure patients feel comfortable before examinations
  • Sterilize dental instruments properly
  • Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
  • Identify conditions such as gingivitis, caries, or periodontitis
  • Clean and protect patients' teeth by removing plaque or applying fluoride
  • Educate patients on proper teeth care through demonstrations
  • Give post-operative instructions to patients
  • Take X-rays and dental impressions
  • Assist dentists in selecting appropriate treatments and monitoring oral health
  • Maintain patient documentation and charts
  • Monitor and manage supplies

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Bonus Pay
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays
  • Additional benefits available
Full Job Description
FT Registered Dental Hygienists to fill a position in our Haddon Township, NJ location. Competitive compensation plus incentives offered!

Location: Haddon Township, 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. Pay is negotiable and competitive for the right candidates.

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