Dental Hygienist - FT, 4 day workweek
Dental Care Alliance - Allentown, PA
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4 Day Workweek*Gentle Dental of Allentown is hiring a Dental Hygienist for our office located in Allentown, PA 18104. This is a full-time position working M-Th (7:45-5:00).A few great reasons to apply:Competitive salaryGreat benefits packageGenerous paid time offPaid HolidaysMonthly bonus incentivesOpportunities for free CE'sHygiene coach for support and mentor-ship.Reimbursement for local anesthesia licensing if neededTraining to ensure successful startGentle Dental is a well-established, successful practice, where we truly value our hygienists and the important role they play in our success. To ensure our hygienists get off to a successful start, the candidate we hire will go through a short training program, so when they begin to see patients, they will feel confident and comfortable in their new position within our team.Previous RDH experience is always a plus but we also encourage new hygiene grads to apply as well. Must have an active hygiene license for the state of Pennsylvania. Recent grads must be applying for license soon. Local anesthesia license is also required, or must be willing to obtain the licensing for which we will reimburse the cost.Through the delivery of periodontal therapies and other hygiene-related services, Dental Hygienists are committed to improving the oral health of patients. Candidates must be enthusiastic about their dental work, and willing to provide the highest level of care at all timesUnder limited supervision, the Dental Hygienist provides oral hygiene dental treatment and oral hygiene care and education in accordance with guidelines approved, issued, and regulated by the state in which they work.Patient screening, medical history and dental charting.Application of fluoride and protective sealants. Removal of calculus, stain and plaque from above and below the gum line.Provides nutritional counseling, and self-care programs to prevent disease.Other duties as assignedActive Dental Hygiene license in Pennsylvania requiredStrong verbal and written communication skillsAdditional benefits for full-time employees:MedicalDental servicesLife insuranceVision401k to name a fewAt DCA we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate them and recognize the value this brings to our patients and employees. DCA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity and consideration are afforded to all qualified applicants and employees. We won't unlawfully discriminate on the basis of gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law. The DCA team is best characterized by the relationships we have with our patients and each other. We embrace collaboration which is necessary to innovate in today’s changing world of dentistry . Our culture encourages participation, diversity of thought, innovation, and strong execution."‹"‹"‹"‹"‹"‹"‹Go further with an Ally#LI-BL1
Created: 2024-09-07