Dental Hygienist: $25,000 retention bonus available

Dental Hygienist

CarolinasDentist at Fuquay-Varina has made great strides to create a fun and inclusive culture that celebrates our team and treats them with respect. We work together to provide top-notch patient care and actually enjoy work while we do it. We enjoy quarterly team outings and engagements, weekly check-ins, morning huddles, and encourage active team participation. Our team looks forward to adding a fun energetic team member to our dynamic crew!

Job Description

• The dental hygienist is responsible for performing licensed hygiene procedures, educating patients, and management of the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.
• Establish and maintain continued patient care relationships.
• Verify/document patient health history and educate patients about oral hygiene/health/disease as well as procedures and services offered.
• Perform clinical hygiene functions including, but not limited to: exposing/evaluating diagnostic x-rays, taking and recording blood pressure, adult/child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and co-assessing possible restorative treatments with the doctor.
• Determine needs and perform sealant placement, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed.

Requirements

• Dental hygiene certification from an accredited dental hygiene school.
• Current hygiene license where employed.
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS, and infection control training as required by law.
• Experience with dental software like Open Dental preferred.
• 3 12's or at least a 4-day schedule: 2 days 7-4 & 2 days 10-7.

Benefits

• Substantial benefits package that includes health and dental benefits.
• Long- and short-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with 4% matching.
• Holiday pay and paid time off.
• Continuing education offered at no charge.
• Positive work environment and hygiene culture coaching.

Salary Range

45-55