Dental Hygienist
Careers Carolinasdentist Lightwavedental
Apply to this jobAbout the Practice
CarolinasDentist at Fuquay-Varina has made great strides to create a fun and inclusive culture that celebrates our team and treats them with respect. We work together to provide top notch patient care and actually enjoy work while we do it. We enjoy quarterly team outings and engagements, weekly check-ins, morning huddles, and encourage active team participation. Our team looks forward to adding a funergetic team member to our dynamic crew!
Responsibilities
The dental hygienist is responsible for performing licensed hygiene procedures, educating patients, and management of the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.
- Establish and maintain continued patient care relationships.
- Verify/document patient health history and educate patients about oral hygiene/health/disease as well as procedures and services offered.
- Perform clinical hygiene functions including, but not limited to: exposing/evaluating diagnostic x-rays, taking and recording blood pressure, adult/child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and co-assessing possible restorative treatments with the doctor.
- Determine needs and perform sealant placement, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed.
Qualifications
- Dental hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school.
- Current hygiene license where employed.
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law.
- Experience with dental software.
Benefits Offered
As a key part of our patient care team, our dental hygienists are offered a substantial benefits package that includes health and dental benefits, long- and short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with 4% matching, holiday pay and paid time off, CEs offered at no charge, positive work environment, and hygiene culture coaching.
Salary Range
45-55Requisition Number
2025-16638Summary
Perform dental hygiene procedures, educate patients, manage periodontal program, and support patient care.
Job title
Dental Hygienist
Experience level
certified professional
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
On-site in Fuquay-Varina, NC, no remote work allowed
Salary
45-55
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location