Dental Hygienist

Northside Family Dental; Ohio; On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Profit sharing bonus available

CE assistance

Job summary

Northside Family Dental is looking for a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) who is passionate about educating patients, promoting oral health, and delivering high-quality care. Our northeast Columbus office provides a comfortable, family‑oriented environment where patients are treated with respect and staff feel valued.

If you seek a relaxed, low‑pressure setting in a modern office and want to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through dentistry, join us.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of dental hygiene.
• Current Dental Hygienist licensure.
• 2–3 years of dental hygiene experience.
• Current CPR certification (recertification provided).
• Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and all dentistry safety guidelines.
• Ability to comply with safety procedures, rules, and regulations in order to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable.
• Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer questions.
• Perform preliminary exams and collect oral health histories.
• Evaluate patients for signs of gum disease, cavities, and infection.
• Perform dental hygiene services including plaque removal, prophylaxis, fluoride, sealants, scaling and root planing.
• Teach good oral hygiene techniques.
• Take x‑rays.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Assist dentist during procedures and exams as needed.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and office policies.
• Provide care in conjunction with accepted professional dental practices and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Safety procedures adherence

Licensure awareness

Education

Graduate of accredited dental hygiene program

Current Dental Hygienist licensure

Current CPR certification

Job description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Holiday pay
• Profit sharing bonus available
• Continuing educating (CE) assistance
• Higher pay consideration based on experience
• Several other benefits available including relocation assistance!

Job Summary

We are seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) with a passion to educate, promote, and treat oral care. Our office serves a diverse patient population in northeast Columbus, and offers a comfortable, family-oriented work environment where patients are not treated like numbers, and the staff is valued like family. If you are seeking a relaxed, low-pressure environment in a modern updated office, and love to make a difference in the lives of others through dentistry,

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable
• Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
• Perform preliminary exams and collect oral health histories
• Evaluate patients for signs of gum disease, cavities, and infection
• Perform dental hygiene services including plaque removal dental prophylaxis, fluoride, sealants, scaling and root planning
• Teach good oral hygiene techniques
• Take x-rays
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Assist dentist during procedures and exams as needed
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies
• Provide all care in conjunction with accepted professional dental practices and standards

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of dental hygiene
• Current Dental Hygienist licensure
• At least 2-3 years of experience in dental hygiene
• Current CPR certification (re-certification provided)
• Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and all dentistry safety guidelines
• Ability to comply with safety procedures, rules, and regulations in order to maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills