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Position HYGIENIST
Office StoneCreek Dental Care
Location 1130 1st St N
Alabaster, AL 35007
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Duration PERMANENT
Wage 1 - 99
Schedule
Mon 08:00AM - 05: 00PM
Tue 08:00AM - 05: 00PM
Wed 08:00AM - 05: 00PM
Thu 08:00AM - 05: 00PM
Notes Registered Dental Hygienist (Full Time with Benefits)
Hiring Full-Time Permanent Hygienist ASAP

StoneCreek Dental Care

Address: 1130 1st St N, Alabaster, AL 35007
Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:45-5:00 :
Hourly rate commensurate with experience, plus Full Benefits

* Please only apply if you have researched the commute and hours and they are reasonable for you

Candidate Profile
StoneCreek Dental Care's Alabaster practice seeks an exceptional Registered Dental Hygienist. Successful candidates are compassionate, empathetic and respectful when interacting with patients regarding dental concerns, and work tirelessly to create an uplifting, comfortable treatment environment. StoneCreek Dental Care nurtures a practice culture conducive to exceptional care, and we believe our hygienists are the driving force in developing meaningful relationships with our patients. For example, our Hygienists get 1 hour and 15 minutes with each patient prior to the patient's dentist exam.

About Us

StoneCreek Dental Care is extremely proud of the strength of our company and team through the unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. At StoneCreek Dental Care, we value each and every staff member and their dedication to helping us provide the highest level of dental care to our patients. We were fortunate to maintain employment and pay for each and every employee during the state mandated shutdown of our practices.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Prepare a treatment room for the patient
Prepare the patient for dental hygiene treatment
Provide information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests
Maintain instrumentation for dental hygiene treatments
Select materials and equipment for a dental hygiene visit by evaluating the patient’s oral health
Complete dental prophylaxis
Complete scaling and root planing
Assist in detecting disease by completing oral exams through visual inspection, radiograph interpretation and using a probe to locate periodontal infections
Assist in screening for oral cancer
Expose and develop radiographs
Arrest dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents
Assist the dentist with dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification and seeking continuing education and training
Educate patients by providing oral hygiene and plaque control instructions
Document dental hygiene services and maintain patient health records
Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
Ensure proper operation of dental equipment
Maintain dental supply inventories
Travel - up to 20 miles travel periodically to cover for other offices, this will not occur often.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program with a current Alabama license to practice
Experience preferred but will consider exceptional new hygienists
Eaglesoft or Dentrix experience preferred
Exceptional customer service skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
Excellent phone and customer-facing skills
Positive and driven attitude
Ability to work well as part of a team
Experience working in a highly-active dental practice
Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
Focused on providing comprehensive, quality treatment
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Excellent communication skills
Detail-oriented
Fulfill job duties completely and professionally
Organizational skills
Energetic, positive attitude
Maintains focus and professionalism with patients and team members at all times

* Full-Time Benefits (waiting periods apply):

10 days accrued PTO
7 Paid Holidays
Free Scrubs
Free Employer Paid Life & ADD
Free Dental Care
Individual RDH Bonus
Office Bonus
Medical
Vision
Short Term Disability
Voluntary Accident Insurance
Voluntary Critical Illness
Volutary Life and ADD for you your spouse and Children
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Benefit Conditions:

Waiting period may apply
Only full-time employees eligible
This Company Describes Its Culture as:

Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented
Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
COVID-19 Precaution(s):

Remote interview process
Personal protective equipment provided or required
Plastic shield at work stations
Temperature screenings
Social distancing guidelines in place
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Clinical Setting:

General Dentistry
Work Remotely

No
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
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