Registered Dental Hygienist - Talent For Dental - Lexington, KY

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Lexington, KY

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Are you ready to join a dynamic and fun-loving dental team?





Lange, Rider and Reynolds is on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Registered Dental Hygienist, who is eager to help our patients achieve dazzling smiles and optimal dental health. If you thrive in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment and love working with a team that feels like family, this is the perfect opportunity for you!



Current Schedule:


Mondays: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesdays: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursdays: 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Fridays: 8:30am - 12:30pm


Transition Schedule (Effective Week of 12/9/2024):


Tuesdays: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesdays: 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Thursdays: 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Fridays: 8:30am - 12:30pm


Benefits:


Competitive pay ( $32-$39 per hour depending on years of experience).
Benefits package available for Full-Time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K.
Scrubs are provided!
Doctors provide delicious lunches, as well as Lake and Christmas Parties!
A friendly, fast-paced, patient-focused office environment with fabulous retention of patients and staff.
An office full of laughter where we love our patients, and they love us too. This truly is a work family!
A Day In the Life Of:

Transform Smiles: Perform dental cleanings, including scaling and root planing, and polishing teeth to perfection.
Educate and Empower: Teach patients the secrets to maintaining excellent oral hygiene and the importance of dental health.
Tech-Savvy Tasks: Take digital X-rays and administer nitrous oxide with precision.
Periodontal Pro: Classify periodontal conditions and apply fluoride treatments to keep those smiles shining.
Detail-Oriented Documentation: Conduct perio probing and meticulously document findings and treatments in electronic medical charts.
Team Collaboration: Relay findings to the dentist and assist chairside as needed.
Sterilization Superstar: Clean, sterilize, and set up instruments, ensuring hygiene and X-ray rooms are always ready for action.
What You'll Bring To The Table:

Valid state license to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
Proficiency in taking digital X-rays and administering nitrous oxide.
Strong knowledge of periodontal conditions and fluoride application.
Excellent communication skills for patient education and team collaboration.
Experience with electronic medical charting systems.
Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
X-ray certification, coronal polishing, and CPR certification required.
Prefer 2+ years of experience; minimum 6 months of experience required.


We are seeking a hygienist with excellent technical skills blended with strong communication skills and a genuine enjoyment of their work. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a good sense of humor and a love for people!



If you are a motivated and compassionate dental hygienist looking to join a supportive and dynamic team, we encourage you to apply!



We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our applicants. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.



This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

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