Dental Hygienist

JOHN MATCHETT DDS INC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

A dental practice in Los Angeles is seeking a skilled Dental Hygienist to join their team. The role involves ensuring patient comfort, performing thorough dental cleanings, and educating patients on oral health. Candidates should have proven experience, a valid license to practice, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive hourly wage of $55.00 to $65.00 with flexibility for full-time or part-time hours. Join a welcoming team dedicated to patient care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience required, ideally in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations is essential.
• Must possess a valid license to practice dental hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients feel comfortable before examinations.
• Sterilize dental instruments properly.
• Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history.
• Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis.
• Clean and protect patients’ teeth, including plaque removal.
• Educate patients on proper teeth care techniques.
• Take X-rays as necessary.
• Assist dentist with monitoring for oral lesions.
• Maintain documentation and charts on each patient.
• Monitor supplies.

Skills

Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role

In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations (e.g. HIPAA)

Outstanding communication skills

A patient and friendly personality

Attention to detail

Stamina to meet physical demands of the job

Education

Diploma in Dental Hygiene

Valid license to practice

Tools

Dental equipment preparation and maintenance

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts

We have great patients and a great team. We value our low stress and happy work environment! The right candidate is looking for a long-term role in a practice focused on growth.

You should be a well-skilled hygienist who enjoys developing a personal rapport with patients that focuses on compassion and care. You should ensure that your work is thorough and that your patients are comfortable. You will take digital x-rays and intra-oral photographs, enter information in the patient's chart, educate patients on prevention and treatment of periodontal disease, and perform preventative care, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
• Sterilize dental instruments properly
• Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
• Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
• Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
• Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
• Take X-rays as necessary
• Assist dentist with monitoring for oral lesions (including oral cancer)
• Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
• Monitor supplies

Skills

• Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role (ideally)
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
• Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
• Outstanding communication skills
• A patient and friendly personality
• Attention to detail
• Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
• Diploma in Dental Hygiene
• Valid license to practice

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan