Dental Hygienist

Job Title: Dental Hygienist

Location: Helena, MT

Position Type: Full-time

About Us:
Welcome to Vasco Staffing, where we believe in accelerating our clients towards new heights while forging paths to streamline productivity. Our mission is to connect organizations with unparalleled, reliable, and talented professionals, ensuring a fulfilling and reliable experience for all.

Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate dental hygienist to join our team. As a dental hygienist, you will play a crucial role in helping our patients achieve optimal oral health. You will perform preventive dental care, educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices, and assist the dentist during dental procedures.

Responsibilities:

1. Patient Care:
   • Perform dental cleanings to remove plaque, tartar, and stains from teeth.
   • Conduct comprehensive oral examinations to assess patients’ oral health.
   • Take and develop dental X-rays.
   • Apply fluoride treatments and dental sealants to prevent tooth decay.
2. Patient Education:
   • Educate patients on proper brushing, flossing, and other oral hygiene techniques.
   • Provide guidance on nutrition and its impact on oral health.
   • Demonstrate proper use of dental hygiene devices such as toothbrushes and interdental cleaners.
3. Periodontal Care:
   • Perform periodontal assessments and charting.
   • Administer local anesthesia and antimicrobial agents as directed by the dentist.
   • Assist in non-surgical periodontal therapy procedures such as scaling and root planing.
4. Record Keeping:
   • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
   • Document findings from oral examinations and treatments performed.
5. Team Collaboration:
   • Collaborate with dentists and other dental professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
   • Assist with patient scheduling and coordination of treatment plans.
6. Continuing Education:
   • Stay informed about advancements in dental hygiene practices and techniques.
   • Participate in continuing education courses to maintain licensure and enhance skills.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in dental hygiene from an accredited program.
• Valid state dental hygiene license in good standing.
• CPR certification.
• Strong knowledge of dental hygiene principles and techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Prior experience in a dental practice preferred but not required.

Benefits:

1. Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
2. Retirement Plans: Employer-sponsored retirement plans such as 401(k) or pension plans, often with employer matching contributions.
3. Paid Time Off (PTO): Allowance of paid vacation days, sick leave, and holidays.
4. Life Insurance: Coverage that provides financial protection to the employee’s beneficiaries in the event of death.
5. Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability coverage to replace a portion of income if the employee becomes unable to work due to illness or injury.
6. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) or Health Savings Accounts (HSAs): Pre-tax accounts that employees can use to pay for qualified medical expenses, dependent care, or save for future healthcare costs.
7. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling, support services, and resources to help employees manage personal and work-related challenges.
8. Professional Development: Opportunities for career advancement, training, tuition reimbursement, and skill development.
9. Wellness Programs: Initiatives promoting employee health and well-being, such as gym memberships, wellness incentives, and health screenings.

If you are a dedicated and skilled dental hygienist looking to make a positive impact on patients’ oral health, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team and become part of a supportive and dynamic dental practice committed to excellence in patient care.

Vasco Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome all qualified applicants to apply.