Dental Hygienist: PT Flexible | $55 Hourly

CL 2884e405 9f00 4a88 bde2 031be075a81c; Appleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Dental Associates seeks a part-time Dental Hygienist in Wisconsin, offering flexible 8–16 hours per week with an option to pick up more hours through our internal temp process at multiple locations. Join a team oriented environment dedicated to exceptional patient care.

The role requires a WI hygiene license (recent grads encouraged). Strong patient communication, precise clinical skills, and adherence to safety protocols are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• WI state hygiene license required or in progress.
• Preference for ability to administer local anesthetic.

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive patient experience from greeting to in-clinic visit.
• Deliver excellent customer service and tailor care to patient needs.
• Review medical history and take patient vitals.
• Gather data: vitals, x-rays, cancer screenings, charting; present findings to dentist.
• Explain treatment plans prescribed by the dentist to patients.
• Perform routine cleanings and non-surgical periodontal therapy.
• Assess caries risk and advise preventative services.
• Take radiographs and intraoral photos as prescribed.
• Maintain OSHA-compliant operatory and waterline/suction systems.

Skills

WI hygiene license

Local anesthetic admin

Job description

Part-Time Flexible Hours | Competitive Pay | $55 Hourly

Dental Associates is seeking part-time Dental Hygienists to join our team and provide exceptional care to our wonderful patients. This role offers flexible hours, with either a consistent schedule of 8–16 hours per week or opportunities through our internal temp process allowing you to pick up additional hours at one of more of our locations based on your availability. This allows you flexibility while still staying connected in a team environment

Job Responsibilities

• Provide a positive experience throughout the entire patient interaction; from contacting to greeting, seating and completing their in-clinic visit
• Exhibiting excellent customer service to create a positive patient experience and ensuring all treatment is provided with an awareness of individual patient’s needs and concerns
• Comprehensive review of medical history and taking of vitals
• Gather assessment data on patients including vitals and medical history,x-rays,intra and extra oral cancer screening, existing teeth and restorations, comprehensive periodontal charting. Present findings to dentist upon exam.
• Treatment plan recommended procedures, as prescribed by the dentist and present the treatment plan to the patient.
• Completion of an intra and extra oral cancer screening
• Perform thorough routine cleanings and non-surgical periodontal therapy as prescribed by the dentist
• Assessment of caries risk and recommendations of preventative services, such and sealants and fluoride treatments, as prescribed by the dentist.
• Take radiographs and intraoral photos as prescribed by the dentist
• Operatory maintence following OSHA guidelines, including waterline and suction maintenance

Job Requirements

• State of WI hygiene license (recent or soon-to-be graduates are encouraged to apply!)

Preferences

• Ability to administer local anesthetic agents strongly preferred

The Company

At Dental Associates, we foster a culture which invites our patients into our "dental home" and provides our employees with a career, not just a job. Founded in 1974, Dental Associates is Wisconsin's largest family and dentist-owned dental group practice with 15 offices throughout the state. Dental Associates is a strong company with the resources to continually invest in our overall growth and talented team members. Be part of a dynamic organization that will make you proud.

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