Registered Dental Hygienist

DirectDental; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A fun and friendly dental practice in Knoxville is seeking a full-time Registered Dental Hygienist to join their team. This role is crucial for ensuring patient care and involves taking dental radiographs, assisting with treatments, and maintaining a clean dental environment. The practice values team-oriented individuals who are passionate about providing excellent care in a welcoming atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience

Comprehensive benefits including Paid Time-Off

Discounted Dental Care

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Dental Hygiene license in Tennessee required.
• Good communication and people skills essential.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort.
• Take dental radiographs and provide oral hygiene instructions.
• Maintain accurate patient records and sterilize instruments.

Skills

Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

Excellent communication and people skills

Attention to detail

Good computer skills

Ability to learn digital dentistry quickly

Education

High school or equivalent

Dental Hygiene license in Tennessee

Tools

Open Dental

Job description

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Join our fun and friendly dental practice as a full-time hygienist! If you are looking to join a growing practice that values team and patient care, this is the practice for you!

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience and skills
• Comprehensive benefits including Paid Time-Off and Discounted Dental Care
• Growth Opportunities for advancing your career with a growing practice
  
  

About Us

Our goal is to be the best dental office in East Tennessee by providing everybody the right to exceptional dental in a place that feels like home by helping people and serving our community. In our office, we pride ourselves on providing a fun environment where you can always hear laughter throughout the day. We make every patient's experience exceptional by building relationships and rapport and providing the best in industry technology and dental care.

We’re Looking For A Growth-Oriented Team Player Who

• Has integrity and believes in doing the right thing
• Is compassionate for others and is focused on always providing their best
• Believes in open communication with a commitment to grow and learn
• Ability to work Monday-Thursday with a half day on Fridays
  
  

Skills And Expectations

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Dental Hygiene license in Tennessee
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• Additional certification or training is an asset
• Ability to learn digital dentistry quickly
• Knowledge of Open Dental is a plus
  
  

About Your Role

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Take dental radiographs
• Periodontal Charting
• Charting existing restorations and missing teeth
• Adult and Child prophylaxis
• Scaling and Root Planing
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Maintain accurate patient records
  
  

Skills

• Open Dental
  
  

Benefits

• Dental
• PTO
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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