Dental Hygienist

Full Time
Kansas City, MO
$38 - $40 an hour
Posted Today
Job description

Registered Dental Hygienist – Full Time

Green Hills Dental, a privately held dental practice is seeking a full-time Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team. With a mission to help improve the oral health of our patients, Green Hills Dental provides the highest level of dental care to promote healthy smiles.

Ideal candidate must:

  • Team oriented
  • Professional in behavior and appearance
  • Self motivated and encouraging the long-term growth of the business
  • The desire to build strong relationships with their patients and other employees
  • Able to multi-task
  • Detail Oriented
  • Ability to work full-time Tuesday-Friday

Responsibilities:

  • Provide preventive and rehabilitative caries control and periodontal services, as assigned by the treatment plan
  • Provide routine prophylaxis and topical application to all eligible patients
  • Provide scaling, when calculus is present
  • Provide root planning, when tooth surface is rough
  • Remove overhangs of filling materials
  • Polish restorations
  • Use local anesthetic for procedures, when a licensed dentist is present
  • Chart all existing caries and restorations, missing teeth and prostheses
  • Indicate all pockets over 3mm
  • Perform complete head and neck exams, including soft tissue pathology
  • Properly expose oral radiographs
  • Take necessary safety precautions to protect patient from unnecessary radiation
  • Conduct oral health education
  • Provide chairside instruction in plaque control and/or diet counseling
  • Bring to the attention of all patients and/or guardians the benefits of fluoride in all forms.
  • Perform allowed services under proper supervision per Extended Care Permit regulations, if applicable
  • Other job duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Possession of a valid Missouri RDH license
  • Ability to relate well with patients and other healthcare personnel
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Dentrix software experience preferred, but not required

Benefits:

  • Paid vacation
  • 401k with company match
  • Monthly bonus
  • Paid holidays

Green Hills Dental is an equal opportunity employer, access, and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Experience:

  • dental hygiene: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Missouri Hygiene License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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