Dental Hygienist

Berges Family Dentistry; Absecon (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Earned PTO

Dental discount

Retirement with match

Job summary

Berges Family Dentistry is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our small, family-oriented private practice in Absecon, NJ. You’ll provide preventive hygiene care in a one-doctor, two-hygienist setting with modern digital equipment.

We value patient-centered care, strong relationships, and a collaborative team. Expect a supportive environment, paid vacation, holidays, and retirement matching, with opportunities for long-term growth.

Qualifications

• RDH must be licensed and in good standing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoys developing genuine relationships with patients.
• Pride in providing thorough, high-quality clinical care.
• Works well independently and as a team collaborator.
• Dependable, professional and positive.
• Comfortable in a modern, technology-focused dental office.
• Interested in building a long-term career with a private practice.
• Experience with Dentrix is preferred but not required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive preventive dental hygiene care.
• Perform thorough dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing.
• Provide fluoride treatments and other preventive services as appropriate.
• Assess and monitor patients' oral health and periodontal condition.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene, periodontal health, and preventive care.
• Communicate treatment findings and recommendations clearly with patients.
• Work closely with the doctor and dental team to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation.
• Create a positive, comfortable, and welcoming experience for every patient.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Patient relationships

Independent work

Tech-savvy

Education

RDH license

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Join Our Team at Berges Family Dentistry!

We are a small, family-oriented private dental practice looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team.

Our practice is a one-doctor, two-hygienist office with completely updated equipment and a fully digital workflow. We pride ourselves on providing comprehensive, patient-centered care in a warm and welcoming environment where both our patients and team members feel valued.

We are looking for someone who wants to become part of a tight-knit office culture and build meaningful, long-term relationships with our patients and team.

What We Offer:

• One-doctor, two-hygienist private practice.
• Fully digital office with modern, updated equipment.
• 1-hour hygiene appointments for returning patients.
• Comprehensive, patient-centered approach to dental care.
• Supportive, collaborative, family-oriented team environment.
• Paid vacation time.
• Paid holidays.
• Earned PTO.
• Employee dental discount program.
• Retirement plan with employer matching.
• Opportunity to develop lasting relationships with patients.
• A practice that values quality of care over rushing through appointments.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive preventive dental hygiene care.
• Perform thorough dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing.
• Provide fluoride treatments and other preventive services as appropriate.
• Assess and monitor patients' oral health and periodontal condition.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene, periodontal health, and preventive care.
• Communicate treatment findings and recommendations clearly with patients.
• Work closely with the doctor and dental team to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation.
• Create a positive, comfortable, and welcoming experience for every patient.

Our Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for an RDH who:

• Is licensed and in good standing.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoys developing genuine relationships with patients.
• Takes pride in providing thorough, high-quality clinical care.
• Works well independently while also being a strong team collaborator.
• Is dependable, professional, and positive.
• Is comfortable working in a modern, technology-focused dental office.
• Is interested in building a long-term career with a private practice.

Experience with Dentrix is preferred but not required. We are happy to train the right candidate on our systems.

If you are an RDH looking for a long-term home in a welcoming private practice where you can provide quality patient care, work with a supportive team, and be valued as an important part of the practice, we would love to hear from you.

Pay:

$50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours:

20.0 – 32.0 per week

Location:

Berges Family Dentistry

628 N. Shore Road

Absecon, NJ 08201

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