Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist at Healthy Smiles summary: A Dental Hygienist at Healthy Smiles provides comprehensive patient care focusing on preventative dental health, utilizing modern dental technologies and clinical autonomy. This role involves patient education, dental hygiene procedures, and maintaining medical documentation while participating in continuing education and mentorship programs. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive, stable healthcare environment. Dental Hygienist - Dover, NH $2,500 Sign On Bonus! Healthy Smiles 184 Washington Street Dover, NH 03820 Hours: Wednesday: 7:30-5:00 Thursday: 7:30-5:00 Pay: $45-49/hr Healthy Smiles is an established office in the community and is looking to add an additional Dental Hygienist to join our team. Y ou will receive best in class support to provide exceptional lifetime patient care while obtaining unparalleled education to enhance your clinical skills. You’ll work in an environment that encourages full clinical autonomy, giving your patients the time and attention they need, with the ability to tap into a hygiene mentor program. What You’ll Gain Paid continuing education to provide you opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients. Access to 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips. Stable career with unlimited growth potential What You’ll Gain Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off) Continuing education to provide you opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients. Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips. Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care. Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20 years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential Minimum Qualifications Current dental hygienist license in New Hampshire and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (where required) Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation CPR Certification Preferred Experience New Grads are encouraged to apply! Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients’ dental health Clinical needs as required by office Physical Requirements Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/ Doctor/ Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position Prolonged periods sitting and standing Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN. Keywords: dental hygiene, patient care, preventative care, dental education, clinical skills, dental technology, continuing education, mentorship, oral health, dental procedures