Registered Dental Hygienist

McKowen Family Dental; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

McKowen Family Dental in Springfield, MO is seeking a full-time Registered Dental Hygienist to join our caring team. You will perform dental hygiene procedures, take and develop x-rays, educate patients on oral health, and assist the dentist while maintaining a sterile environment.

Requirements include a valid state dental hygiene license and graduation from an accredited program; proficiency with Eaglesoft; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong attention to detail and ability

Qualifications

• Valid state dental hygiene license.
• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Proficiency in using Eaglesoft.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth.
• Take and develop dental x-rays.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide oral health instructions.
• Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as needed.
• Assist the dentist during procedures and maintain a sterile environment.
• Document patient information, treatment plans, and progress notes in Eaglesoft.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Patient education

Education

State dental hygiene license

Graduation from accredited program

Tools

Eaglesoft

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth
• Take and develop dental x-rays
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide oral health instructions
• Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as needed
• Assist the dentist during procedures and maintain a sterile environment
• Document patient information, treatment plans, and progress notes in Eaglesoft.

Requirements:

• Valid state dental hygiene license
• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program
• Proficiency in using Eaglesoft
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately

Note: Experience with Eaglesoft is preferred for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)

Work Location: In person