Dental Hygienist — Competitive Pay + $5K Welcome Bonus

The Smilist; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Smilist in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join a patient-centered practice that emphasizes compassionate care and clinical excellence. This role offers a strong support team, modern technology, and a structured schedule designed for quality patient care.

You'll provide preventive and periodontal services, educate patients to support oral health, and build lasting relationships with diverse patients while collaborating with dentists and hygiene staff in a high-standard clinical

Qualifications

• Current or soon-to-be licensed New Jersey Dental Hygienist.
• Strong clinical and patient-education skills.
• Gentle, compassionate, patient-first approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Values clinical excellence and meaningful patient relationships.
• Enjoy dedicated team support while engaging in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and periodontal care based on each patient’s needs.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and deliver high-quality treatment.
• Educate patients on their oral health and help them feel confident in their care.
• Build trusting, long-term relationships with patients.
• Collaborate closely with dentists, hygiene assistants, and other team members.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, patient-focused practice environment.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient education

Communication

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

NJ Dental Hygienist license

Tools

Digital records

Dental imaging

Job description

The Smilist in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join a patient-centered practice that emphasizes compassionate care and clinical excellence. This role offers a strong support team, modern technology, and a structured schedule designed for quality patient care.

You'll provide preventive and periodontal services, educate patients to support oral health, and build lasting relationships with diverse patients while collaborating with dentists and hygiene staff in a high-standard clinical