Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist Needed In MCMINNVILLE, OR on July 17, 2024
MCMINNVILLE / OR
The practice has an opportunity for a hygienist who values no sales pressure, schedules that stay on time, full hour cleanings and lunch, assistance from team members as need, patient education, a shame-free culture, and high-quality care in a beautiful small town setting. Many of our patients have been with the practice for years if not decades, and they return for the high level of trust they place in us to provide science-based, inspirational work delivered with empathy, caring and connection. We are problem solvers, teachers and artists who understand that regular dental care can change lives.
Adept at working within an all-digital, electronic environment (charting, x-rays)
High-energy and pleasant with a calming nature, purposeful and mission-driven
Excellent at what you do with patients in the chair
A team player open to big ideas, gentle corrections, and fun
Associates Degree or higher from an ADA accredited dental hygiene program
Current State Licensure in good standing
Preferred CPR Certification
Preferred Certified in anesthesia and/or nitrous
All experience with non-English languages are a plus
Use downtime constructively
Presents in a clean, well-groomed, and professional manner
Adheres to office policies
Must be detail oriented in order to work efficiently and maintain patient comfort
Must excel in forward thinking in order to anticipate the needs of the patient
Must demonstrate active listening by giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Problem sensitivity--the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
Ability to calm and reassure patients facing uncomfortable procedures
Ability to quickly record detailed information in an easy to understand, professional, condensed form
