Hygienist

Company: Brident Dental & Orthodontics
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: April 25, 2025

Job Description:

Overview: Looking for a FT Highly Motivated Dental Hygienist to Join our Team! Monday to Thursday 8-4 pm, Fridays 8-3 pm! Full Benefits, Great Compensation PLUS Bonus Our team of Hygienists perform a variety of preventative dental procedures as well as educate patients on oral hygiene. We're big on teamwork, so you'll partner with the dentist(s) in your office to provide the best treatment for your patients. In order to help you better educate your patients, our offices have iPads that include friendly videos on various dental procedures. Plus, we take care of the day-to-day operations for you so you can focus on what matters: your patients and their smiles. We welcome Hygienists of all different experience levels, including recent graduates, to join our team. Here's a few reasons why hygienists love to work with us:

• You are in Control of your Schedule. As a Hygienist with us, you work with the front office staff on how to best schedule your appointments. We want you to maximize your time with each patient and not feel rushed. In addition, you work with the dentist(s) and support staff in the office to build a robust recall program.
• We support your Career Development & Growth with opportunities in our Company across various regions, including our corporate support team.
• We are an established organization with an Expert Clinical & Operations Leadership Team focused on giving our patients the best experience.
• Offices receive Corporate Support from departments including: Billing, Marketing, Call Center, Procurement, IT, Facilities, Human Resources, Legal, and more! Benefits
  • Strong base pay plus multiple lucrative bonus programs
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Healthcare Benefits - Medical, Dental & Vision (for Full-Time Team Members)
  • Company-Sponsored Continuing Education Events
  • 401(k) Responsibilities: Essential Functions
    • Review daily schedule with staff for hygiene patients
    • Work with front office staff to schedule hygiene patients with efficiency
    • Accurately chart each patient's periodontal health
    • Clearly communicate with patients in a professional manner
    • Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis for patients
    • Perform scaling, root planing and selective polishing for patients as appropriate
    • Polish restorations
    • Administer local anesthetics, if allowed by dental practice act
    • Place medicaments subgingivally for periodontal disease treatment
    • Apply cavity-preventive agents, such as fluorides and sealants
    • Evaluate patient comfort level during treatment and help relieve patient anxiety
    • Accurately and appropriately record provided treatment
    • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques
    • Counsel patients on oral health, including the role of nutrition
    • Review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary
    • Perform other tasks assigned by the dentist
    • Handle patient records securely and in compliance with HIPAA regulations along and office policies and standard operating procedures
    • Accurately record patient medical and dental histories
    • Assist in the administration of the recall system
    • Actively participate in team meetings Qualifications: Education
      • Must be licensed to practice in state and meet other applicable state requirements
      • Minimum two years associate's degree (University-based dental hygiene programs, baccalaureate)
      • Experience working in a fast-paced dental environment; DSO/Group Practice experience preferredSkills and Abilities
        • Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists and coworkers
        • Strong verbal skills to communicate professionally with patients and staff
        • Proficient multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
        • Ability to manage time efficiently
        • Ability to travel between locations preferred

Keywords: Brident Dental & Orthodontics, Paradise , Hygienist, Other , Las Vegas, Nevada