Dental Hygienist

Pelican Park Dental Care is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join their team. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Friday from 8 AM to 2 PM.

About the role

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, supporting over 3,000 doctors in 39 states and the District of Columbia. Each Heartland Dental-supported office is unique to its community and patients. Supported doctors maintain full clinical autonomy and establish their own care philosophies. Hygienists in certain states work for a supported professional corporation (PC) and are not employed by Heartland Dental.

Responsibilities

• Give patients the time and care they need, deserve, and desire as an integral member of the patient care team.
• Participate in a robust Hygiene mentor program and receive ongoing education to enhance clinical skills.
• Access to an extensive network of mentors for one-on-one support and networking opportunities.
• Work in a supportive environment with access to high-quality supplies and labs.
• Be part of a stable, growing company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience.

Requirements

• Current dental hygienist license in Louisiana and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (where required).
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening, and medical history documentation.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays, and electronic medical record systems.
• A desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet the needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of dental health.
• Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the office, doctor, and Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions periodically throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Open to new graduates or experienced hygienists.
• Experience with Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays, and electronic medical record systems.
• A desire to continue learning and growing clinical skills.

Skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to provide preventative care and overall maintenance of dental health.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans.
• Six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off).
• Continuing education opportunities to enhance clinical skills.

Pay

Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Friday from 8 AM to 2 PM.