Dental Hygenist
Vital Connections Staffing
Iowa City, IA, USA
30+ days ago
Full-time
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The ideal person will be responsible for providing quality dental care to patients and assisting the dentist in various procedures.

Salary: $75,000-85,000

Your duties will include:

  • Conducting oral health assessments and screenings
  • Cleaning and scaling teeth to remove plaque and calculus
  • Applying fluoride treatments and sealants
  • Taking and developing dental x-rays
  • Educating patients on proper oral hygiene techniques
  • Administering local anesthesia when necessary
  • Assisting the dentist during procedures
  • Maintaining accurate patient records and documentation

Experience: To be successful in this role, you should have the following experience and skills:

  • Experience in performing vital signs and medical documentation
  • Knowledge of dental anatomy and oral health conditions
  • Proficiency in dental software systems such as Eaglesoft, Dentrix, CAD, or Epic
  • Experience working with pediatric patients is a plus
  • Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and maintaining patient confidentiality
  • Ability to work effectively in a dental office setting
  • Please note that a valid Dental Hygienist license is required for this position.

Work Hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 8am-5pm
  • Wednesday - 1pm-6pm
  • Friday's -closed

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance