Dental Hygienist - Alpine Family Dental - Chapel Hill, NC

Private Practice - One Location - ** Sign on Bonus** Benefits Performance Bonuses Paid Time Off (PTO) + Accrual rate increases with tenure Paid Holidays - Starts immediately upon hire Employee Discount for Dental Treatment - For self and family Health Insurance Clinical Jackets Provided Job Overview Days Open (Hiring full time/part time) Monday - 8am - 5pm Tuesday - 9am - 6pm Thursday - 8am - 5pm Friday - 8am - 2pm Who Are We? We are a family-owned, one-location practice led/owned by a female doctor with over 8 years of praticing dentistry in North Carolina. We are committed to patient-centered care, focusing on providing every patient with personalized, compassionate treatment. Our mission is to make every patient feel heard, understood, and well-supported throughout their entire dental journey. We emphasize patient education, transparency, and high-quality care. Job Description We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will perform a wide range of duties designed to ensure optimal patient care, including dental cleanings, taking dental radiographs, patient education, and collaboration with the dentist on treatment planning. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient health while working in a positive and supportive work environment. Duties Perform scheduled hygiene procedures and treatments Ensure all necessary informed consent forms and treatment plans are signed by the patient Provide proper cleanings using dental instruments during semi-annual prophy and Scaling & Root Planing appointments Use periodontal probe to locate recession and signs of gum disease; provide oral cancer screenings Records and reviews patient medical histories; charts existing conditions and conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist Maintain all applicable licenses and ensure all credentialing and CE requirements are met Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations including OSHA, WC, State Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, and Practice HR policies Previous experience as a registered dental hygienist (Preferred) Experience with digital radiography and dental software. (Preferred) Knowledge of advanced periodontal care and treatment protocols. (Preferred) Additional certifications in local anesthesia or sedation (Preferred) Experience with Open Dental Software (Preferred) Certifications and Education Bachelor’s degree or the successful completion of a recognized vocational program in dental hygiene required. Registered Dental Hygienist license – State Dental Board (must be current and valid) Valid X-ray certificate CPR & first aid certificate Two or more years of experience at a dental office in a similar position (Preferred) New Grads welcome to apply Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $50.00 - $56.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off License/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist (Required) Work Location: In person

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