Who Are We? We are Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics and we believe in taking a personal approach to dentistry. Since our humble beginnings in Texas in 1967, we’ve been a trusted friend for our patients near and far. At Jefferson, we understand it takes more than clinical excellence to earn a patient’s trust. It’s of the utmost importance that we all see the patient as a unique individual and demonstrate that their care plan is designed around each of their needs. We’ll do whatever it takes to put a smile on each patient’s face, so the rest of the world can see how amazing it is. We truly change people’s lives. Do you want to be a part of our life changing team?! Our philosophy is simple: Our Care Changes People’s Lives. We treat our patients like family to provide the best dental experience because we know a happy, confident smile leads to a better life. We deliver the highest quality care, making dentistry convenient and affordable for everyone. Join our new Hygiene team for the opportunity to have a fulfilling career giving our patients the happy, confident smile they deserve. What You’ll Do + Instruments: Sterilize dental instruments and equipment for each patient; Organize and lay out instruments for use; Hand instruments and other materials to Orthodontist during procedures + Patients/Interpersonal: Question patients about their medical history and record the information for dentist's reference; Advise patients on effective dental care; Manage patients - help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment + Patients/Clinical: Take x-rays, 3-D scans, panoramic/ceph and intraoral images of patients' teeth; Take impressions of patients' teeth for casts to fabricate study models or to fabricate a mold + Assisting Dentist/Preparation: Prepare cements, composite, impression materials etc. + Assisting Dentist/Patient Care: Use suction and swabs to keep patients' mouths clear and dry during procedures; Apply topical anesthetic to patients' mouths; Place and remove rubber dams, matrices and wedges; Apply cavity lines and bases + Administration: Obtaining patients' dental records; Complete Dental Charting + Infection Control: Perform dental infection control plan management to conform to CDC, OSHA and ADA standards. Follow clinical guidelines for sterilization, disinfection, instrument cleaning and dental treatment room disinfection + Team Support: provide assistance in others areas of the clinic, as requested + Community Outreach: As requested, promote JDC by attending neighborhood events or visiting local businesses and distributing flyers and “goodie-bags” to the public The Perks! + Competitive pay and bonus structure – starting salary $17/hour and bonuses of up to $800/month*! + New Grads welcome! + Growth and advancement opportunities for leadership roles + Vacation and PTO + $25,000 of Company-paid Life Insurance + Wide variety of additional benefits including: + Medical + Dental + Vision + Short-term and Long-term Disability + Health Saving Account + Flexible Spending Account + Dependent Care Spending Account + Supplement Life Insurance for you or your dependents + 401(k) + Accident + Critical Illness + Identity Protection + Team Member Assistance Program *Bonus potential based on achieving certain number of business objectives per month Job Requirements + Valid RDA License required + CPR certification highly preferred + High School diploma or equivalent Powered by JazzHR