Dental Hygienist Job in Castleton, Vermont

(Job ID: 509711)

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Sign-On Bonus! Castleton Corners Dental proudly champions a patient-centric approach, fostering exceptional patient experiences, top-notch employee and dentist retention, and remarkable practice growth. You will thrive in an efficient office environment alongside an exceptional, well-trained, highly motivated dental team where you can expand your knowledge and career. We welcome you to join us if you are drawn to working in a clinically- focused, patient-centric, fully digital dental office. Apply today and be part of our exciting journey! Overview: We are looking for an outgoing Registered Dental Hygienist with strong interpersonal skills to join our fast-paced dental office. Experience is preferred and a current dental hygienist license is required. Our modern, fully digital practices provide restorative care, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, extractions, and implant restorations. Schedule: Friday and/or Saturday Duties/Responsibilities: *Patient screening procedures, such as assessment of oral health conditions, reviewing health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse. *Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth. *Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides). *Teaching patients' appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling). *Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health. *Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs). *Other duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: *Possess a strong commitment to patient care, patient health and quality work. Education and Experience: *Associate or advanced degree in Dental Hygiene. *State certification/license as required to work as a Dental Hygienist. *One year or more of relevant experience in the dental industry preferred but open to no experience for the right candidate. Benefits for Part-Time Employees**: *PTO, paid holidays, office closure days *Uniform allowance, as needed *401(k) Eligibility *And many more! **Benefits are subject to change and eligibility** Our Mission & Values: Drive All Decisions and Actions “To Make Our Teams, Patients, and Practices Happier and Healthier!” *Positive Energy – We are enthusiastic, empathetic, compassionate, optimistic, generous, kind, and passionate. *Partnership – Work collaboratively together to achieve shared goals. We accomplish more together than as individuals. We are better together. *Communication – Set clear expectations and feedback to our patients and team members. *Growth - We strive to continuously improve and are goal-oriented. We grow always in all ways.