Benefits:
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
About the Milledge Dental Partners Clinical Team
We are looking to hire the best Clinical Team members to support our dental practices. We are seeking individual who are driven and team-oriented.
Dental Hygienist
The Dental Hygienist is responsible for providing patients with preventative and periodontal oral care by performing and interpreting dental radiographs, performing oral cancer screenings, performing preventative and non-surgical periodontal therapies, and educating patients. This role requires a deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules, a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies, a steady hand, and a heart for excellence in dental hygiene practice.
Role-Specific Responsibilities:
Updating and reviewing patients' medical and dental history, chart, and treatment plan
Communicating with patients to prepare for future appointments and align treatment expectations.
Examining patients' teeth and surrounding tissue to diagnose and treat full-mouth oral health issues.
Taking and leveraging X-rays and digital imaging to guide oral examinations.
Creating treatment plans for needed restorative treatment or referral.
Providing preventative and periodontal treatment to patients to improve oral healthcare.
Educating patients on good oral hygiene practices and advising them on proper aftercare following certain dental procedures.
Performing oral cancer screenings
Recording noted dental caries, periodontal findings, and oral pathology.
Performing preventative and non-surgical periodontal treatment.
Applying fluorides, sealants, and other dental caries preventative agents.
Sharpening and sterilizing instruments
Maintaining a dental hygiene program for patients
Working with dentists and dental assistants.
Understanding and following current OSHA standards and policies.
Role-Specific Success Factors:
The ability to use dental instruments and equipment required to provide high-quality oral healthcare.
The ability to work with a team.
High-Quality treatment planning and execution skills.
High-Quality hand skills.
Desire to always learn.
Excellent communication skills.
Helpful and polite.
Role-Specific Requirements:
An associate degree from an accredited dental hygiene program.
State dental hygiene license in good standing
Current CPR license
Current Hepatitis B vaccinations
Local anesthesia license
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Comfortable with computers for a variety of tasks
Knowledge of the relationship between oral health and systemic health
Leadership and problem-solving skills.
Friendly, professional, and highly organized.
Role-Specific Metrics:
Patient Appointment Preparation and Communications
Scheduled Net Production per Day
Percentage of production to scheduled production
Treatment Plan Accuracy and Execution
Patient Satisfaction
Milledge Dental Partners is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Milledge Dental Partners is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation during the interview process, please advise your company contact.
Compensation and Benefits:
Monthly performance bonus of % of monthly net production target
Paid Holidays
Performance Learning tools to quickly develop and advance your skills.
Paid Time Off, Health, Vision
Work Standards
8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Thursday
Daily Morning Team Huddle
Seven (7) hours of dentistry per day
Daily Preparation for next day patients
Daily Cleaning and Next Day Preparation