Green Mountain Dental View Company Profile
Green Mountain Dental is hiring an exceptional, compassionate, and team oriented Dental Hygienist. We offer paid vacation, sick days, and medical/vision insurance. Our office is innovative, professional, and promotes opportunities to grow in your profession. We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. Youxe2x80x99ll help the dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you’re a person who loves challenges, critical thinking, problem solving, and trying new things, you may be a great fit for our team. We value empowering our team, operating with clear systems, and focusing on maintaining a positive atmosphere for our team and our patients. We also review opportunities for pay growth twice a year! We are looking for a colleague who is ready to collaborate and grow with our outstanding team! If this sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you! Along with completing this application, please e-mail leiselb@greenmountaindentistry.com with a introductory e-mail explaining why you believe you would be a great addition to our team. Please feel free to be creative and think outside the box as much as you would like with the e-mail details and formatting. We look forward to hearing from you! 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 patientsxe2x80x99 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 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40.00 – $45.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) matching Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Education: Associate (Preferred) License/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist (Required) Work Location: In person