Dental Assistant - Now Hiring at Farmington Dental Care

Job Title: Part Time Dental Hygienist

$2,500 Welcome Bonus!

Location: Farmington Dental Care, 520 West Pine Street, Farmington, Missouri 63640

Position Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and patient-focused Dental Hygienist to join our team on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing high-quality dental care, possess excellent communication skills, and be a team player.

Schedule:

• Monday: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Tuesday: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Possibility to add Thursday: 7:00 am to 12:00 pm

Cultural Preview of the Office/Team: At Farmington Dental Care, you'll find a connected team that values an easy-going, family atmosphere. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and welcoming environment for both our staff and patients.

Responsibilities:

• Perform dental hygiene procedures including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices and preventive dental care.
• Take and develop dental x-rays.
• Assist the dentist during examinations and procedures as needed.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.

Qualifications:

• Valid Dental Hygienist license in Missouri.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for patient care and education.
• Experience preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and friendly environment.
• Potential to expand hours in the future.

If you are a dedicated Dental Hygienist looking to join a connected and easy-going team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to become a part of our family at Farmington Dental Care!

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off)
• Continuing education to provide you opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients.
• Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips.
• Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

Minimum Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in MO
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
• CPR Certification

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/Doctor with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year

We’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion.  We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.