Dental Hygienist

West Contract Recruiting, LLC; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A dental service provider in the Cedar Rapids area is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist. This role involves performing dental care and hygiene tasks, educating patients about dental hygiene, and maintaining patient records. Ideal candidates should have an associate degree in Dental Hygiene, a state license, and effective communication skills. The position offers a range of benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible scheduling, promoting a positive work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Required skills include Dental Care, Hygiene, and ability to educate patients.
• State licensure in Dental Hygiene is mandatory for this position.
• Experience with pediatrics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform dentistry-related tasks including hygiene and periodontal disease prevention.
• Educate patients on proper dental hygiene.
• Update patient charts and communicate with the dental team.

Skills

Dentistry and Dental Care skills

Hygiene and Dental Prophylaxis skills

Periodontal Disease prevention skills

Excellent verbal communication

Analytical and critical thinking skills

Experience working with pediatrics

Education

Associate degree in Dental Hygiene or related field

State licensure in Dental Hygiene

Tools

Eaglesoft

Dentrix

CAD

Epic

Job description

Overview

This is a full-time on-site role for a Dental Hygienist located in the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Area. The Dental Hygienist will be responsible for performing dentistry-related tasks such as hygiene, dental care, dental prophylaxis, and periodontal disease prevention. The Dental Hygienist will also be responsible for educating patients on proper dental hygiene, updating patient charts, and communicating with the rest of the dental team.

Qualifications

• Dentistry and Dental Care skills
• Hygiene and Dental Prophylaxis skills
• Periodontal Disease prevention skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to educate patients on proper dental hygiene
• Proficient in dental software systems such as Eaglesoft, Dentrix, CAD, or Epic
• Experience working with pediatrics is a plus
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Associate degree in Dental Hygiene or related field
• State licensure in Dental Hygiene required

Work Hours

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 8am-5pm
• Wednesday - 1pm-6pm
• Friday - closed

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ready to make a lasting impact on smiles? Join us in creating a dental experience that sparkles with excellence! Apply now and let's make the world smile brighter together. Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability.