Dental Hygienist

Blue Heron Dental Boise; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Blue Heron Dental Boise is seeking a part-time RDH to join our Boise team. You will perform preventative and periodontal care, take X-rays, counsel patients, and support the dentist with high-quality patient care.

Ideal candidates are licensed in Idaho or Nevada, patient-focused, with a positive attitude and a motivation for growth and teamwork. We offer benefits and a sign-on bonus, with in-person work at our Boise location.

Qualifications

• RDH license in Idaho or Nevada.
• Patient and practice focused.
• Great attitude.
• Motivated by growth and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Counselling patients and keeping them calm during examination and treatment.
• Screening patients and reviewing oral health history.
• Educating patients on proper teeth and gum care and the importance of diet on oral health.
• Taking X-rays and developing dental impressions and radiographs of teeth.
• Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment.
• Supporting the Dentist on all aspects of dental care.
• Staying current with the latest developments in dentistry.
• Collecting medical and dental histories from patients.
• Charting dental conditions based on observations and evaluations.

Skills

Patient focused

Teamwork oriented

Great attitude

Self-motivated

Education

RDH license in Idaho or Nevada

Job description

Dental Hygienist# Dental HygienistHot JobBlue Heron Dental Boise - Boise, ID 83706## OverviewPosition TypePart Time## DescriptionValue Dental Boise and Blue Heron Dental Boise are seeking a part-time dental hygienist to join the team. This dental hygienist must be self-motivated to perform the highest level of preventative and periodontal care as well as promote the patient's overall oral health through fantastic communication skills with both the patient, the doctors, and the entire dental team.Responsibilities:* Counselling patients and keeping them calm during examination and treatment* Screening patients, including conducting mouth and neck examinations and reviewing oral health history* Educating patients on proper teeth and gum care and the importance of diet on oral health* Taking X-rays and developing dental impressions and radiographs of teeth* Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment* Removing plaque, cleaning teeth and helping to prevent gum disease* Supporting the Dentist on all aspects of dental care* Staying current with the latest developments in dentistry* Collecting medical and dental histories from patients* Charting dental conditions based on observations and evaluations## Qualifications***Requirements:***RDH licensed in Nevada or Idaho Patient and Practice Focused Great Attitude Motivated by Growth and Teamwork**We are also offering a sign on bonus!**We are an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, medical condition or disability, or any other status protected by law.Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, TemporaryBenefits:* 401(k) matching* Health insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceWork Location: In person