Registered Dental Hygienist

Small office, six operatories, and a schedule that runs on time most days. Our dentist bought the practice in 1996 from the retiring founder. We started in 1996 and have grown to about 36 people. Reps bring lunch about once a month.

Looking for a gentle, thorough hygienist who is good with anxious patients and kids. Part-time or full-time Registered Dental Hygienist opening. Paid holidays, 401(k) match and CE allowance. On site, Nashville.

What you'll be doing

• Chart periodontal pocket depths, recession and mobility.
• Document visits and treatment in Dentrix, Eaglesoft or Open Dental.
• Screen for oral cancer and review medical histories at each visit.
• Follow OSHA and CDC infection control guidelines.
• Sterilize instruments and disinfect operatories between patients.
• Take full mouth series, bitewings and panoramic X-rays.
• Place localized antibiotics such as Arestin.

Skills and experience

• 2+ years of clinical hygiene experience preferred; new grads welcome.
• Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide permits where required by the state.
• Proof of hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
• X-ray certification or radiography credential.
• Graduate of a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49.00 - $53.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 - 40 per week

Benefits:

• Referral program
• Paid training
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance

Schedule:

• Morning shift
• Every weekend
• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Dental Hygienist: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Nashville, TN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Start: Within 30 days.

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