Dental Hygienist - Full Time

Alaska Premier Dental Group, LLC; Anchorage (AK); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance

401K

Uniform Allowance

Professional Development Assistance

Supplemental Aflac Insurance

Zusammenfassung

Alaska Premier Dental Group, LLC in Anchorage is seeking a licensed Dental Hygienist to join a patient-centered practice. Flexible full- or part-time schedules, mentoring environment, modern technology, and competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

You will perform hygiene procedures, assess patients, take digital x-rays, administer anesthesia as needed, educate patients, and document in the EHR.

Qualifikationen

• Must possess Alaska RDH license
• Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program
• Strong communication with patients of all ages
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques and infection control

Aufgaben

• Perform dental hygiene procedures including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth
• Conduct patient assessments and screenings for oral health conditions
• Take digital dental x-rays
• Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as needed
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and care instructions
• Document treatment plans, progress notes, and medical history in EHR (Dentrix)
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and safety regulations
• Collaborate with the dental team to provide comprehensive patient care

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Team player

Detail-oriented

Patient education

Ausbildung

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene

Tools

Dentrix

EHR software

Jobbeschreibung

Join Our Patient-Centered Dental Team!

We're excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a passionate and skilled Dental Hygienist to join our well-established practice. With flexible full- or part-time schedules available, this is a chance to grow your dental career in a supportive, mentoring environment. Our office is equipped with cutting-edge technology, and we prioritize patient care above all else. In addition, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including dental, medical, and vision coverage, paid vacation, and 401(k).

If you're looking for a dynamic, collaborative team culture, we'd love to hear from you!

The Ideal Candidate:

• Eager to grow both professionally and personally
• Excellent communicator with patients and team members
• Passionate about dental hygiene and educating patients to actively participate in their care
• Enjoys working in a team environment where every member is valued
• Warm and compassionate with the ability to put patients at ease
• Detail-oriented and dedicated to maintaining consistency in all processes

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and screenings for oral health conditions
• Take digital dental x-rays
• Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as needed
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide personalized care instructions
• Accurately document patient treatment plans, progress notes, and medical history in electronic health records (EHR) systems such as Dentrix
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and all safety regulations
• Collaborate with the dental team to provide comprehensive and quality patient care

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary & excellent benefits package
• Flexible full- and part-time scheduling options
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training
• Fun, supportive, and collaborative team environment

We offer excellent compensation for top talent.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid RDH license to practice in Alaska
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program
• Strong communication skills with the ability to educate and communicate effectively with patients of all ages, including pediatrics
• Knowledge and implementation of proper sterilization techniques
• Attention to detail and ability to perform accurate charting and documentation of patient records
• Laser Certification (preferred)

Benefits

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance
• Supplemental Aflac Insurance
• 401K
• Uniform Allowance
• Professional Development Assistance