Dental Hygienist

Juniper Services; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Spanish-Springs-Family-Dental in Sparks, NV is seeking a full-time dental hygienist to join our dedicated team. You will perform preventative and periodontal care while promoting patient health through excellent communication with patients, doctors, and staff.

The role requires an RDH license in NV or ID, a patient-centered approach, great teamwork, and a positive attitude. We offer a sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits. Work location is in person at our Sparks clinic.

Qualifications

• Active RDH license in NV or ID.
• Self-motivated with strong patient focus.
• Excellent communication with patients and team.
• Willingness to stay current with dental practices.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients and keep them calm during examination and treatment.
• Screen patients and review oral health history.
• Educate patients on dental care and diet impact.
• Take X-rays and develop radiographs.
• Sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Remove plaque and help prevent gum disease.
• Support the dentist in all dental care aspects.
• Chart conditions based on observations.

Skills

Patient-focused

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivated

Growth mindset

Education

RDH license NV/ID

Tools

X-ray equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

We are seeking a full time dental hygienist to join the team. This dental hygienist must be self-motivated to perform the highest level of preventative and periodontal care as well as promote the patient's overall oral health through fantastic communication skills with both the patient, the doctors, and the entire dental team.Responsibilities:Counselling patients and keeping them calm during examination and treatmentScreening patients, including conducting mouth and neck examinations and reviewing oral health historyEducating patients on proper teeth and gum care and the importance of diet on oral healthTaking X-rays and developing dental impressions and radiographs of teethSterilizing dental instruments and equipmentRemoving plaque, cleaning teeth and helping to prevent gum diseaseSupporting the Dentist on all aspects of dental careStaying current with the latest developments in dentistryCollecting medical and dental histories from patientsCharting dental conditions based on observations and evaluationsRequirements:RDH licensed in Nevada or IdahoPatient and Practice FocusedGreat AttitudeMotivated by Growth and TeamworkWe are also offering a sign on bonus!We are an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, medical condition or disability, or any other status protected by law.Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, TemporaryBenefits:401(k) matchingHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceWork Location: In person