Dental Hygienist

The Ihelp; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Baton Rouge is seeking a Full-Time Dental Hygienist to join their team. The successful candidate will provide exemplary patient care with the support of a mentor program and a range of professional development opportunities. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is included, along with a competitive benefits package. Ideal candidates must possess the necessary education, skills in dental procedures, and a commitment to patient care. This role promises a stable career in a supportive environment with over 20 years of industry-leading experience.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in LA.
• Excellent knowledge of dental procedures and patient care.
• CPR Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care and education to patients.
• Assist with dental hygiene procedures per protocols.
• Stay abreast of continuing education for professional growth.

Skills

Knowledge of dentistry

Dental hygiene procedures

Patient advocacy

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene

Tools

Velscope

Diagnodent

Digital scanner

Digital x-rays

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

Bluebonnet Dental Care is seeking a Full Time Dental Hygienist to join our team!

Located at 4451 Bluebonnet Blvd Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

$5,000 Sign on Bonus!

What You’ll Gain

• Flexible Schedule!
• $5,000 Sign on Bonus!
• 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

As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll be recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate. You’ll be an integral member of the patient care team, giving your patients the time and care they need, deserve and desire. With best-in-class support through our robust Hygiene mentor program and unparalleled educational offerings to enhance your clinical skills – you’ll be 100% supported as you provide exceptional lifetime care to your patients!

Minimum Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in LA 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

• 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
• 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.
  

Who is Heartland Dental?

As the largest and one of the fastest growing Dental Support Organizations, Heartland Dental provides exceptional service to its more than 2,300 supported doctors in 38 states and over 1,400 supported offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported Doctors are the leaders of their practice and set forth their own clinical care philosophies. With the largest network of doctors, we are founded by a doctor for doctors with a mission to support dentists and their teams as they deliver the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve while providing exceptional careers and creating value for our stakeholders.

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.