Dental Hygienist

Northwest Hills Dental and Orthodontics is a well-established general and orthodontic practice in Austin, TX seeking a full-time hygienist Monday-Thursday. Our office prides itself on patient-focused care while providing a positive, enjoyable workplace. The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service skills and must provide a world-class experience for our exceptionally loyal patients. If you want to join our outstanding team we’d love to hear from you!

Hours:

• Mon-Thurs 7:30 am-4:30 pm

Responsibilities:

• Create a welcoming and soothing environment for every patient
• Sterilize dental instruments properly
• Conduct initial mouth screenings, check oral health history, and review medical history at each appointment
• Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries, and periodontitis
• Complete dental prophylaxis and scaling/root planning, apply fluoride and sealants
• Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care
• Give instructions to patients after dental procedures
• Take digital X-rays and digital wellness scans
• Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
• Maintain documentation and charts on each patient

Skills:

• Proven experience as Dental Hygienist
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
• Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
• Outstanding communication skills
• A patient and friendly personality
• Attention to detail
• Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
• Diploma in Dental Hygiene; Master’s is a plus
• Valid license to practice
• Dentrix, Eaglesoft, and Itero Scanner experience is a PLUS!!

Job Type:

• Full-time

Pay:

• $45.00 – $50.00 per hour

Sign on BONUS of $2,000!