Dental Hygienist

We're looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our team in Lubbock. Our office has digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, updated operatories and Dentrix.

Your responsibilities

Sterilize instruments and disinfect operatories between patients. Document visits and treatment in Dentrix, Eaglesoft or Open Dental. Take full mouth series, bitewings and panoramic X-rays. Educate patients on home care, flossing technique and electric toothbrushes. Present findings to the dentist during exams and explain recommended treatment. Follow OSHA and CDC infection control guidelines. Screen for oral cancer and review medical histories at each visit. Place localized antibiotics such as Arestin.

Requirements

2-4 years of clinical hygiene experience preferred; new grads welcome. Friendly chairside manner and clear explanations of treatment. CPR/BLS certification. Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide permits where required by the state. Comfortable with digital charting and imaging software. Able to sit for long periods and do precise, repetitive hand work.

Schedule: Four days per week, one Saturday per month

Benefits

Compensation: $37.50-$45.50/hr

Medical, dental and vision insurance. 401(k) with a 100% match up to 5%. Paid holidays. Paid training.

The company

Patients are mostly local families, and many come in as whole households. Four-day work week, Monday through Thursday.

We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.

Start: Within 30 days.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Tealside Dental.