Hygienist

University Dental Associates Inc; Harrisburg (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University Dental Associates is seeking a Hygienist to join our team and deliver high-quality dental hygiene care. You will perform licensed hygiene procedures, educate patients, and help build lasting relationships with patients while maintaining accurate records and coordinating with the admin team for scheduling.

We are expanding and have an immediate full-time opening in a busy practice, offering opportunities to grow with a patient-centered approach to oral health.

Qualifications

• Current state license to practice dental hygiene.
• The confidence and ability to educate patients on their oral health needs.
• Strong communication skills.
• A desire to embrace preventative centered care.

Responsibilities

• Perform licensed hygiene procedures, including prophylaxis, sealants and fluoride.
• Educate patients on treatment and care to support oral health.
• Maintain accurate patient records and partner with administrative team on scheduling appointments.

Skills

Dental hygiene license

Patient education

Strong communication

Preventative care

Hygiene procedures

Job description

Who is UDA?

University Dental Associates, better known as “UDA”, is the answer to the question we all ask ourselves from time to time… “Where do I belong?”. We are a Doctor Owned, Doctor Led practice that is focused on providing patients with the high-level care they deserve. We are truly a team that works hard but enjoys every minute of it! We value respect and team engagement and strive to offer only the best to our patients. If you have been searching for a career that will truly provide you a sense of success and satisfaction, look no further because UDA is most certainly Where You Belong!

What Does a Hygienist at UDA Look Like?

Are you looking to join a team that goes above and beyond to take care of their patients? If so, then you are what we are looking for! Passion, drive, and excitement all come together to make a stellar hygienist at UDA. We want you to come on board and help us shape Oral Health Care delivery into something that exceeds expectations each and every day.

In your role, you will help support the success of the office and our patient’s oral health by performing licensed hygiene procedures, consistently educating our patients on treatment and care, and building strong lasting relationships with those patients. To do this, you will also want to ensure that patient records are maintained accurately and thoroughly and that you partner with the administrative team on scheduling appointments.

When Can You Join?

We have an immediate full-time opening!

What Skills and Experience Does a Successful UDA Hygienist Have?

• Current state license to practice dental hygiene
• The confidence and ability to educate patients on their unique oral health needs and desires
• Strong communication skills
• A desire to embrace preventative centered care
• The ability to perform all hygiene clinical procedures, including (but not limited to) adult and child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, sealants, and fluoride

Hygienists are also expected to maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection control trainings as required by law.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

UDA is Ready to Welcome You to the Team!