Permanent Dental Hygienist Job in Groton, MA
We are looking to hire a dental hygienist who is passionate about their career, values building long-term relationships with their patients, working amongst a friendly and cohesive team, and being a part of a team that provides outstanding patient care! Smiles of Groton is a family-owned dental practice that is committed to maintaining a great team culture, building a loyal patient base, and providing a top-notch dental experience! We think it's important to have a great work-life balance and we make every effort to ensure that our office is a happy, supportive and fun environment for our employees. Working well as a team has always been critical to the success of our office, and is why we organize several teambuilding events each year to foster this. If you are looking to find an office with a great reputation in the community and where your contributions are appreciated, we would love to meet you! Key Responsibilities Perform dental cleanings, periodontal treatments, and preventative care procedures in a gentle and thorough manner Assess and chart a patient's periodontal health and collaborate with the Doctors on recommended treatment. Obtain dental radiographs, intraoral photos, and intraoral iTero scans to be used in diagnosis and patient education. Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventative care, overall dental health, and recommended treatments. Review patientâs medical history and update clinical records. Work closely with our dentists and team members to ensure seamless patient care. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment. Assist with sterilization of dental instruments, and be willing to be a team player with various intra-office tasks. Stay current with new techniques, technology, and best practices in dental hygiene. Our ideal candidate has: Active Dental Hygienist license in MA Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Excellent team player with a positive and professional attitude Willingness to learn new skills, technologies, and procedures Great attention to detail Ability to multitask and work efficiently Prior experience preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply What We Offer Competitive compensation including PTO, paid holidays, 401k with employer match, production-based bonuses, employee discounts, CE reimbursement A supportive, positive, and collaborative team culture! 90 minute new patient appointments and 60 minute recall appointments Opportunities for learning and professional development A loyal patient base, and a great reputation in the community Hourly pay rate to be determined based on experience and skills. This position is either for a 3 or 4 day workweek, providing you with an excellent work-life balance. 4-day week hours for this position are as follows: Monday 8-5, Tuesday 8-4, Wednesday 8-5, Thursday 8-4 The 3-day work-week would be Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
