Wasilla - Registered Dental Hygienist

Alaska Premier Dental Group, LLC; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Alaska seeks a passionate and skilled Dental Hygienist for part-time work. You'll have the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment, providing excellent patient care with state-of-the-art technology. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and professional development assistance.

Benefits

Medical/Vision/Life Insurance

Dental Benefits

401K

Professional Development Assistance

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid RDH license to practice in Alaska.
• Experience with Laser Certification preferred.
• Strong communication skills to educate patients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental hygiene procedures including cleaning and polishing teeth.
• Conduct patient assessments for oral health conditions.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques.

Skills

Communication

Patient Education

Attention to Detail

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Sterilization Techniques

Job description

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We’re excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a passionate and skilled Dental Hygienist to join our well-established practice with flexible full/part time schedules available. At our office, you’ll have the chance to grow your dental career through a wide range of services in a supportive, mentoring environment. We offer cutting-edge technology, ongoing professional development, and prioritize patient care above all else. In addition, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including dental, medical, and vision coverage, paid vacation and 401(k).

If you're seeking a dynamic work environment with a collaborative and fun team culture, we’d love to hear from you!

The Ideal Candidate

• Love to grow both professionally and personally
• Have excellent communication skills with patients and teammates
• Have a passion for dental hygiene and educating patients to participate in their care
• Enjoy working in a team environment in which all members are highly valued
• Have a pleasant and compassionate personality with the ability to make patients feel comfortable
• Give attention to detail and maintain a system to preserve brand consistency
  
  

Responsibilities

• Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth
• Conduct patient assessments and screenings for oral health conditions
• Take digital dental x-rays
• Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as needed
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide personalized oral health instructions
• Document patient treatment plans, progress notes, and medical history accurately in electronic health records (EHR) systems such as Dentrix
• Maintain infection control protocols and ensure compliance with all safety regulations
• Collaborate with the dental team to provide comprehensive dental care
  
  

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Must possess a valid RDH license to practice in Alaska
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program
• Strong communication skills with the ability to educate and communicate effectively with patients of all ages, including pediatrics
• Knowledge and implementation of proper sterilization techniques
• Attention to detail and ability to perform accurate charting and documentation of patient records
• Laser Certification (preferred)
  
  

Benefits

Medical/Vision/Life Insurance

Dental Benefits

401K

Supplemental Aflac Coverage

Uniform Allowance

Professional Development Assistance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Medical Practices

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