Dental Hygienist

GenZJobs; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established dental practice in Connecticut seeks a dedicated Dental Hygienist to join its team. The role offers opportunities for growth through continuing education and a supportive work environment focused on patient care. Candidates must possess a valid Connecticut license and a strong knowledge of dental practices. Enjoy competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Competitive benefits including health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid holidays and PTO

Continuing education opportunities

1:1 hygiene mentorship support

Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in Connecticut.
• Excellent knowledge of dental hygiene procedures required.
• Experience with digital tools (x-rays, scanners) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental hygiene procedures and patient screenings.
• Document medical histories and maintain records.
• Provide preventative care and educate patients.

Skills

Knowledge of dentistry

Dental hygiene procedures

Medical history documentation

CPR Certification

Education

Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene

Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene

Tools

Digital x-rays

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

Established practice with long-term patients and staff members. We specialize in family and cosmetic dentistry including implant dentistry, with a strong hygiene program.We offer a team environment with supportive doctors. Our office is best described as sweet, kind, and goal focused.

• One hour appointments
• Hygiene bonus incentive

What You’ll Gain

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in Connecticutand 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 Dentalwith 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?

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental 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 retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal : delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

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.

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