Registered Dental Hygienist
Job Details
| Hiring Organization | Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics |
| Post Name | Registered Dental Hygienist |
| Industry | Private |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Location | Houston, Texas, United States |
Who Are We?
We are Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics and we believe in taking a personal approach to dentistry. Since our humble beginnings in Texas, we’ve been a trusted friend for our patients near and far. At Jefferson, we understand it takes more than clinical excellence to earn a patient’s trust.
It’s of the utmost importance that we all see the patient as a unique individual and demonstrate that their care plan is designed around each of their needs. We’ll do whatever it takes to put a smile on each patient’s face, so the rest of the world can see how amazing it is. We truly change people’s lives. Do you want to be a part of our life-changing team?!
Our philosophy is simple: Our Care Changes People’s Lives. We treat our patients like family to provide the best dental experience because we know a happy, confident smile leads to a better life. We deliver the highest quality care, making dentistry convenient and affordable for everyone. Join our new Hygiene team for the opportunity to have a fulfilling career giving our patients the happy, confident smile they deserve.
What You’ll Do
Perform General Health and Oral Assessments including, but not limited to:
- Review of health history and medications
- BP and pulse
- Extraoral and Intraoral Head and Neck Exam
- Oral cancer screening including the use of Oral ID
- Comprehensive dental charting and periodontal charting for proper diagnosis
- Ability to develop a Dental Hygiene Diagnosis
- Expose and interpret dental radiographs (digital)
- Remove biofilm, toxins, and hard deposits in both sub-gingival and supra-gingival including prophets, gingivitis therapy, and gum therapy
- Application of Fluoride varnish and sealants
- Educate patients on dental diseases, including gingivitis and periodontal disease according to ADA/APP guidelines
- Educate patients on restorative needs and demonstrate oral hygiene instructions as related to individual needs
- Screening for Invisalign and Orthodontic needs
- Recommend and educate patients as related to oral risks for the need of take-home products and aides (fluorides, Toothbrush, waterparks) to improve oral hygiene
- Educate patients on nutritional needs and smoking cessation
Competencies for Excellence
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills: expresses ideas concisely both orally or written; tailor communication to specific person/audience; anticipate and manage effects of communication
- Concern for Order and Quality; detail-oriented with high standards for quality; maintains records, checks the quality of work and documentation; must follow specific protocols to ensure compliance
- Teamwork: create a friendly and supportive atmosphere; pitch in and help others
- Self-Management: exhibit self-confidence in patient and team interactions; function effectively under pressure; manage behavior to prevent or reduce feelings of stress
- Integrity & Credibility: ability to gain the trust and respect of patients and co-workers; professional yet caring demeanor
- Adaptability: Adapts to change in direction to support changing priorities
- Diversity: adapt and integrate into diverse work groups and patient population
The Perks!
- Competitive pay and bonus structure – starting salary of $55/hour and bonuses of up to $6,000 a month.
- New Grads welcome!
- Growth and advancement opportunities for leadership roles
- Vacation and PTO
- $25,000 of Company-paid Life Insurance
- Wide variety of additional benefits including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Health Saving Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Supplement Life Insurance for you or your dependents
- 401(k)
- Accident
- Critical Illness
- Identity Protection
- Team Member Assistance Program
- Development & Growth: Mentorship & continued education training to grow your skill set
Job Requirements
- Graduate of Accredited Dental Hygiene Program (Associates degree minimum, Bachelor preferred)
- Active Texas RDH Licensure
- Current CPR certification (AHA preferred BLS with AED)
- Nitrous certification (preferred)
- Exceptional customer service, communication, and patient care
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Hygienist License (Preferred)
Work Location: One location