Dental Hygienist - Full Time Omaha

*EXCELLENT PAY WITH GREAT BENEFITS:*

Omaha Office: With the growth of our family dental practices we are looking for Dental Hygienist to join our Doctors in the clinical care of our hygiene department. Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have great communication skills, proficient in patient care and have great chairside manner, we’d like to meet you.

We offer short term disability insurance as an added benefit for our employees. We are a family practice that treats our staff and patients like family. You will enjoy working for a group that values you as a professional and also cares about your family/work balance in life. We look forward to meet you and discussing our practice philosophy and great care we provide our patients.

*Responsibilities*

* Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
* Sterilize dental instruments properly
* Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
* Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
* Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
* Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
* Take X-rays or dental impressions
* Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
* Maintain thorough documentation and charts on each patient

*Skills*

* Proven experience as Dental Hygienist
* In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession
* Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
* Outstanding communication skills
* A patient and friendly personality
* Attention to detail
* Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
* Diploma in Dental Hygiene
* Valid license to practice

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:
* Omaha, NE 68164: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:
* Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:
* Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
* Dental License Nebraska (Required)

Work Location: In person