What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) position at Savannah Dental?
Are you a Rockstar Hygienist looking to join an exceptional team? At Savannah Dental, the goal of our caring team is to provide comprehensive oral health care and cosmetic dentistry services to people of all ages living in and around Savannah, Georgia, and throughout Chatham County. Our practice is a technologically advanced, state-of-the-art facility. These factors facilitate exceptional continuity of care, ensuring each individual receives the treatment they need.
We are a true privately owned dental group, with multiple locations, that offers an exceptional working environment. We have an amazing team that works to serve each other, as well as our patients.
We offer a competitive compensation package, with great benefits. This role will come with an established large patient base that you will support.
Why us? We love our people and believe they are our #1 asset. We want our team to be trained with the latest updates, and provided a workplace that is fair, consistent, and rewarding. We believe in solid core-values and ensure that our office culture is always a main priority.
As a Registered Dental Hygienist with Savannah Dental, you will be responsible for delivering a Distinctive Patient Experience to our established and growing patient base. We are seeking an individual who has a commitment to excellence in their actions, words, and intention. This person should be seeking to be the best version of them self while striving to continuously grow and innovate to better serve our patients
Essential responsibilities and duties:
- Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
- Help Sterilize dental instruments properly
- Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
- Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
- Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
- Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
- Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
- Take X-rays and inter oral scans.
- Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
- Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
Education and Experience:
- Associates Degree (A.S/A.A), or equivalent in Dental Hygiene, preferred.
- Three to five years of experience; or a combination of experience and education, required.
- Dental Hygiene License in Georgia
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent Communication skills, both verbal and written.
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
- Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
- Excellent Time Management and organizational skills.
- Superior personality and chairside manners.
- Attention to detail
- Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
Compensation and Benefits:
- Excellent compensation.
- Access to Great Benefits (e.g. Medical, Dental, Supplemental Plans)
- Opportunities' for Continuing Ed.
- Paid Time Off
- Company 401k Plan
- Excellent Culture and Team/Patient Centric Environment
Disclaimer: Savannah Dental is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please call (912) 355-8821 to speak with human resources.
Acceptable Background and References Required. Equal Employment Opportunity/ DFWP
Salary : $26 - $40
