Registered Dental Hygienist

Overview

Riverbend Dental, 1285 Wallace Rd. NW, Salem, OR 97304 (located in Polk County)

***This job is posted for SALEM, OREGON. Candidates will only be considered if they can commute to the job location!!!***

Are you a new or seasoned dental hygienist looking for a new opportunity? Our West Salem practice is rearrang and needs your expertise. As two of our seasoned hygienists cut back their schedules there is an opportunity to join us for Full or Part-time employment.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about both oral and general health and providing exceptional patient care. Become an important part of a team which works together and is supportive.

Qualifications

• Current Oregon Dental Hygiene License
• Nitrous Oxide Sedation a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct exceptional periodontal therapy for patients of all ages- Co-manage patients with the dentist as a TEAM
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and how they affect our overall health
• Perform dental charting and take patient medical histories with the help of our amazing dental assistants. Yes, you actually get help on EVERY patient!
• Take digital radiographs
• We have a sterilization tech and dental assistants to take care of room turnover - NO ROOM TURNOVER
• Update and maintain patient dental records - our software is Open Dental.

YOU DICTATE APPOINTMENT DURATION - _YOU_ UNDERSTAND HOW LONG IT TAKES TO TAKE EXCEPTIONAL CARE OF EACH PATIENT - _YOU _ARE THE PROFESSIONAL!!

Skills

• Strong understanding of infection control protocols. Asepsis cannot be negotiated.
• Skilled in dental documentation - Open Dental

BONUS - We have a robust bonus system which has a significant ability to raise your income. The bonus is based on things you have control over - like finding treatment for the doctors. You get a percent of the treatment for the doctor by finding it, and scheduling it. It is a win-win-win! The patient gets healthier, the practice gets healthier and your pocket book gets healthier.

Our office has a focus on comprehensive care and a passion for total health.

Join our team and contribute to improving the oral health of our patients in our community while working in a supportive and professional environment. Let's connect!

Pay: From $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 7.0 – 9.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

• Are you located in the state of Oregon?

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Salem, OR 97304 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Direct patient care • Oral hygiene • Medical chart preparation • Dental office • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • In-person customer service • Care documentation • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Patient history taking • Paid time off • Dental x-ray • US work authorization • Computer skills • Patient interaction • Appointment scheduling • In-person • Employee discount • Aseptic technique • Patient treatment • Patient education • Managing patient records • Registered Dental Hygienist • Procedural Sedation • Open Dental • Retirement plan