Overview Up to $5,000 Sign on Bonus At Merit Dental, supported by Smile Brands, we're proud to serve the thriving community of Macedonia, OH. As a dental hygienist, you'll help patients in this friendly area achieve their best oral health. While you're supporting the community, we'll support you with virtual and in person continuing education opportunities, a flexible schedule, and competitive compensation/benefits. Macedonia, Ohio is a thriving community conveniently located between Cleveland and Akron, offering easy access to urban amenitites and serene outdoor spaces. Known for its excellent schools and family-friendly atmosphere, it's an ideal place to grow your career and enjoy a balanced lifestyle. Schedule (days/hours) M-TH 8am-5pm, Full Time or Part Time, you can choose your days Responsibilities As a valued member of the Merit Dental team, your primary focus will be delivering exceptional care while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for our patients. Your key responsibilities include: Exceptional Patient Care: Provide top-tier patient care while creating a welcoming and positive experience, guided by our G3 model – Greeting, Guiding, and Gratitude. Promote Inclusion and Safety: Maintain a Safe Smile Space (S3) by ensuring a safe, inclusive, and comfortable environment for all patients and team members. Preventive and Therapeutic Care: Deliver professional dental prophylaxis and periodontal treatments to improve and maintain patients' oral health. Oral Health Assessments: Conduct screenings to assess patients’ periodontal health and identify any oral health concerns, including oral cancer screenings. Patient Education: Educate patients on tailored oral hygiene techniques and the effects of conditions such as malocclusion to encourage proactive health management. Comprehensive Care Approach: Screen for individual patient needs, offering education and recommendations for improving overall oral and systemic health. Continuous Development: Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance your leadership, clinical, and business skills, supported by Smile Brands' learning programs. By embodying these responsibilities, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring every patient receives the best care while supporting their journey to improved oral health and wellness. Qualifications Either an active state hygiene license or eligibility to become licensed (new grads are welcome!) A current CPR certification Compensation $40 -$45 per hour; $5,000.00 Sign On Bonus About Us Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. As a dental hygienist, you'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth. Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 30 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site. Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com. #LI-CM1 #LI-TE1