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Wasilla - Registered Dental Hygienist
Alaska Premier Dental Group
Wasilla, AK, US
Source: Alaska Premier Dental Group careers · View original posting
Employer job description
From Alaska Premier Dental Group's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
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
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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