# Dental Hygienist - Full Time

> Alaska Premier Dental Group · Anchorage, United States · Full-time · Posted 2024-12-13

**Salary:** USD 85,000–145,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**Join Our Patient-Centered Dental Team!**

We’re excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a passionate and skilled **Dental Hygienist** to join our well-established practice. With flexible full- or part-time schedules available, this is a chance to grow your dental career in a supportive, mentoring environment. Our office is equipped with cutting-edge technology, and we prioritize patient care above all else. In addition, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including dental, medical, and vision coverage, paid vacation, and 401(k).

If you’re looking for a dynamic, collaborative team culture, we’d love to hear from you!

### **The Ideal Candidate:**

-   Eager to grow both professionally and personally
-   Excellent communicator with patients and team members
-   Passionate about dental hygiene and educating patients to actively participate in their care
-   Enjoys working in a team environment where every member is valued
-   Warm and compassionate with the ability to put patients at ease
-   Detail-oriented and dedicated to maintaining consistency in all processes

### **Key Responsibilities:**

-   Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth
-   Conduct thorough patient assessments and screenings for oral health conditions
-   Take digital dental x-rays
-   Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as needed
-   Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide personalized care instructions
-   Accurately document patient treatment plans, progress notes, and medical history in electronic health records (EHR) systems such as **Dentrix**
-   Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and all safety regulations
-   Collaborate with the dental team to provide comprehensive and quality patient care

### **Why Join Us?**

-   Competitive salary & excellent benefits package
-   Flexible full- and part-time scheduling options
-   Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training
-   Fun, supportive, and collaborative team environment

If you’re ready to make a difference in patients' lives and work in an environment where your contributions are truly valued, we encourage you to apply today!

## Requirements

-   Job Requirements

-   Must possess a valid RDH license to practice in Alaska
-   Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program
-   Strong communication skills with the ability to educate and communicate effectively with patients of all ages, including pediatrics
-   Knowledge and implementation of proper sterilization techniques
-   Attention to detail and ability to perform accurate charting and documentation of patient records
-   Laser Certification (preferred)

We offer excellent compensation for top talent.

## Benefits

Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance

Supplemental Aflac Insurance

401K

Uniform Allowance

Professional Development Assistance

## Apply

[Apply at Alaska Premier Dental Group](https://apply.workable.com/alaska-premier-dental-group/j/3577549576/apply)

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