# Wasilla - Registered Dental Hygienist

> Alaska Premier Dental Group · Wasilla, United States · Other · Posted 2024-12-13

**Salary:** USD 85,000–145,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

We’re excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a passionate and skilled Dental Hygienist to join our well-established practice with flexible full/part time schedules available. At our office, you’ll have the chance to grow your dental career through a wide range of services in a supportive, mentoring environment. We offer cutting-edge technology, ongoing professional development, and 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 seeking a dynamic work environment with a collaborative and fun team culture, we’d love to hear from you!

The ideal candidate:

-   Love to grow both professionally and personally
-   Have excellent communication skills with patients and teammates
-   Have a passion for dental hygiene and educating patients to participate in their care
-   Enjoy working in a team environment in which all members are highly valued
-   Have a pleasant and compassionate personality with the ability to make patients feel comfortable
-   Give attention to detail and maintain a system to preserve brand consistency

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Responsibilities:

-   Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth
-   Conduct 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 oral health instructions
-   Document patient treatment plans, progress notes, and medical history accurately in electronic health records (EHR) systems such as Dentrix
-   Maintain infection control protocols and ensure compliance with all safety regulations
-   Collaborate with the dental team to provide comprehensive dental care

## 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)

## Benefits

Medical/Vision/Life Insurance

Dental Benefits

401K

Supplemental Aflac Coverage

Uniform Allowance

Professional Development Assistance

## Apply

[Apply at Alaska Premier Dental Group](https://apply.workable.com/alaska-premier-dental-group/j/E66738594E/apply)

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