Dental Hygienist

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our dedicated team in Milwaukee. This role emphasizes the importance of oral health, allowing you to counsel patients on effective hygiene practices while ensuring a clean and safe clinical environment. Enjoy a range of benefits including paid time off, health insurance options, and retirement benefits as you contribute to enhancing community health.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Long-term & short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 1 month of hire required.
• Dental Hygienist credential from Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board required.
• Experience in pediatric dental care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental hygiene procedures and diagnostic radiographs.
• Counsel individuals on nutrition and preventive dental care.
• Maintain equipment and medical supplies in clean working order.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Oral Health Education

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree/Technical degree

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Details

• Department: Smart Smiles
• Schedule: PRN
• Hospital:St Elizabeth Ann Seton Dental Clinic
• Location: Milwaukee Area
  
  

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a dentist, perform services that help individuals maintain oral health; prevent oral diseases and provide counsel on preventive measures such as nutrition, oral hygiene, dental health and overall health.

• Perform dental hygiene procedures.
• Perform diagnostic radiographs. Obtains alginate impressions for diagnostic and/or intra-oral appliances.
• Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Maintain equipment and medical supplies in clean working order. Maintains examination areas in a clean, adequately stocked, and organized condition.
  
  

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Dental Hygienist credentialed from the Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  
  

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  
  

Additional Preferences

Looking for a Wisconsin licensed RDH who is comfortable working with children in a community setting and able to work in a mobile clinical environment.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

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