Registered Dental Hygienist

Passion-Dental-; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Job summary

Passion Dental in Hartford, CT is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist to join our on-site team. The role offers $50–$60 per hour, with 4 or 5 days per week and a full-time schedule, focusing on preventive care, patient education, and clinical support in a fast-paced, patient-centered practice.

You will perform prophylaxis and X-rays, maintain EMR documentation, and uphold infection control standards. A quarterly bonus and an FSA are available to support your work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience performing preventive dental procedures independently.
• Familiarity with dental software.
• Strong understanding of infection control protocols and patient safety.
• Excellent communication skills and patient-centered approach.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Experience with pediatric patients is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental prophylaxis, including cleanings, scaling, and polishing.
• Conduct patient assessments, reviewing medical histories and vital signs.
• Take and process dental X-rays and other diagnostic imaging.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and treatment recommendations.
• Assist with chairside procedures when needed using four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in EMR systems.
• Adhere to infection control, sterilization, and HIPAA compliance standards.
• Contribute to a collaborative, patient-focused clinical environment.

Skills

Preventive procedures

Dental software

Infection control

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Pediatric experience

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

• Location 272 Franklin Avenue,Hartford, CT, 06114,United States
• Base Pay $50.00 - $60.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

Company Overview

Passion Dental is dedicated to supporting dental professionals by managing non-clinical administrative responsibilities, allowing clinicians to focus entirely on delivering high-quality patient care. Our organization provides strong operational support and strategic resources designed to foster efficiency, consistency, and long‑term professional growth.

Position Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Dental Hygienist to join our patient-centered dental practice in Hartford, CT. In this role, you will play a critical part in delivering preventive dental care, patient education, and clinical support in a welcoming and fast-paced environment. Open to 4 or 5 days a week, seeking full-time hygienists.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform dental prophylaxis, including cleanings, scaling, and polishing
• Conduct patient assessments, reviewing medical histories and vital signs
• Take and process dental X-rays and other diagnostic imaging
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and treatment recommendations
• Assist with chairside procedures when needed using four-handed dentistry techniques
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in EMR systems
• Adhere to infection control, sterilization, and HIPAA compliance standards
• Contribute to a collaborative, patient-focused clinical environment
• $50–$60 per hour, based on experience
• Quarterly bonus
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supportive clinical and administrative team
• In-person work environment with consistent structure and support

Requirements

• Ability to work on-site
• Experience performing preventive dental procedures independently
• Familiarity with dental software
• Strong understanding of infection control protocols and patient safety
• Excellent communication skills and patient-centered approach
• Comfort working in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Experience with pediatric patients is a plus

Physical Job Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50Lbs.
• Ability to stand/stoop/twist up to 8 hours daily.
• Repetitive hand motions up to 8 hours per day.

Summary

Passion Dental is looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our Hartford team, offering competitive hourly pay,flexible scheduling, and strong administrative support. This role is ideal for a hygienist who values patient care, teamwork, and consistency, with the opportunity to grow in a well‑supported clinical setting.