Dental Hygienist

Elite Dental Partners; Selinsgrove (Snyder County); On-site; USD 52,348 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-Term Disability insurance

Long-Term Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Quarterly bonus opportunities

401k

Job summary

Elite Dental Partners is seeking a Dental Hygienist who shares a passion for patient care and education and who helps create a welcoming environment. You will perform periodontal procedures, educate patients on preventing periodontal disease, and collaborate with the Dentist on treatment plans to improve oral and overall health.

The role requires effective communication with patients and team, familiarity with dental software (Dentrix) and Microsoft Office, and a commitment to delivering

Qualifications

• Dental hygiene licensure compliant with the State Dental Board with no adverse actions.
• Two or more years’ experience as a licensed Dental Hygienist preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication skills with both the team and patients.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and working with dental software, experience with Dentrix preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodontal procedures in a manner best for the patient per state dental board requirements.
• Educate patients on strategies to prevent, diagnose, and treat periodontal disease and overall oral health.
• Chart periodontal disease conditions to collaborate with the Dentist on treatment plans.
• Collaborate with team on scheduling, ensuring exceptional patient experience and upkeep of practice and equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Dental hygiene licensure

Tools

Dentrix

Microsoft Office

Job description

A team that is aligned and patient-focused creates a great environment for patients, and for you as a member of the team. This is what we strive to be and who we want to join us in providing the best care possible for patients to help our communities be healthier, feel better, and smile with confidence.

We are seeking a Dental Hygienist that shares our passion for patient care and education, as well as creating a welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodontal procedures in a manner that is best for the patient in accordance with all state dental board requirements
• Educate patients on strategies to prevent, diagnose, and treat periodontal disease as well as maintaining their oral health. Discuss the links between periodontal conditions and overall systemic health
• Chart conditions of periodontal disease for collaboration with the Dentist to develop the appropriate treatment plan
• Work collaboratively with the team on scheduling, ensuring an exceptional patient experience, and maintaining the condition of the practice and equipment

Qualifications

• Dental hygiene licensure compliant with the State Dental Board with no adverse actions
• Two (2) + years’ experience as a licensed Dental Hygienist preferred but not required
• Excellent communication skills with both the team and patients
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and working with dental software, experience with Dentrix preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities and incentives on hygiene products
• 401k

An equal opportunity employer and an advocate for diversity and inclusion

Hourly rate: $38 - $45 USD