Dental Hygienist Job at WizeHire, Inc in Anchorage

Looking to add additional hygiene days at our office. ARE YOU A HYGIENIST INTERESTED IN MAKING YOUR OWN SCHEDULE? We are seeking an individual who exhibits incredible patient care and has a true passion for providing excellent dental services. If you love helping people and are interested in discussing opportunities within the practice, please apply now.

Responsibilities

• Protect patients’ teeth by thoroughly cleaning them and applying fluoride or other sealants
• Explain good oral hygiene techniques to patients of all ages, such as thorough brushing and flossing twice daily
• Perform preliminary dental examinations to get an overview of the patient’s oral health history for the dentist
• Look for signs of gum disease, infections, or cavities to ensure issues are caught early and can be treated
• Create dental impressions of patients’ teeth so veneers, mouthguards, etc. can be made correctly

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification
• Superb customer service and communication skills
• Able to stand up for long periods of time to administer dental exams and procedures
• Possesses a state license to practice dental hygiene
• Associate’s degree and certification in dental hygiene program required, higher levels of education are highly valued

Compensation

$70 - $80 hourly

About Greg Grubba DDS

Dr. Grubba is a kind and generous dentist looking to build a strong little team that is committed to serving our patients with honesty, empathy, and integrity. Greg has been serving his Anchorage community for over 34 years with work including, but not limited to, being an overseeing/instructing dentist for the University of Alaska Anchorage dental hygiene program, as well as working with special needs/disability programs, providing countless hours of donated, quality dental care to our community. The most important thing for doctors is ensuring our patients feel connected to and valued by our team during each and every interaction with us. We strive to create an environment of comfort, reassurance, and care for our team members and our patients equally.