Registered Dental Hygienist
Job Description
We are looking to add 1 or 2 full-time, part-time or temporary Dental Hygienists to our team in a 3 doctor private practice. Flexible days/ options available! We are specifically searching for team members with great work ethics, who are professional and positive. We focus on the patients’ oral health as well as their overall health and are interested in hygienists who will do the same! We are open to hiring multiple part-time candidates or temp fill ins who just want to pick up shifts.
Responsibilities
- Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible and make genuine connections with our patients
- Sterilize dental instruments properly
- Conduct screenings and check oral health history
- Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
- Provide appropriate hygiene treatment for each patient
- Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques and existing dental disease
- Take X-rays or dental impressions
- Assist dentists with discussing appropriate treatments for various diseases / conditions
- Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
- Participate in team events and education
- Proficiently treat gum and periodontal disease as needed
Skills
- License / Degree as Dental Hygienist
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
- Follows proper OSHA standards
- Outstanding communication skills
- A patient, caring, positive and professional personality
- Attention to detail and pursuit of excellence
- Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $300.00 - $450.00 per day
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Health screenings • Private practice • OSHA (regulatory compliance area) • Patient comfort • Customer communication • Temporary • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Customer relationship building • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Post-session clinical documentation • Safety regulations • Client rapport building • In-person customer service • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Health insurance • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Dental prophylaxis • Patient history taking • One-on-one patient counseling • Paid time off • Attention to detail • Dental x-ray • Dental impressions • Health information regulatory compliance • Contract • Dental equipment • Patient consultations • Dental Hygiene • 401(k) matching • In-person • Employee discount • Patient treatment • Patient education • Managing patient records • Professional development assistance • Registered Dental Hygienist • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Life insurance • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Retirement plan
Job Details
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Salary
- 300 - 450 USD daily (45,000 - 67,500 USD annually)
- Median for Dental Hygienist in LA: $86k/yr
- Specialty
- Dental Hygienist
- Posted
- November 7, 2026
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