Job Description

Registered Dental Hygienist – Milwaukee, WI

The Company

Our client is a well-established, mission-driven community health organization dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare to underserved communities. They are committed to delivering compassionate, comprehensive care while promoting preventive health and improving patient outcomes.

The Position

Our client is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join their dental team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is a full-time opportunity offering up to 40 hours per week in a collaborative, patient-centered clinical environment.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Dental Hygienist who is passionate about preventive dentistry, patient education, and providing quality care to individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.

Compensation

• $50.00–$52.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Full-time position, up to 40 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental hygiene services, including cleanings, scaling, polishing, gross debridement, sealants, and fluoride treatments.
• Assess patients' oral health through dental screenings, medical history reviews, charting, and vital signs.
• Develop individualized dental hygiene care plans in collaboration with the supervising dentist.
• Take diagnostic dental radiographs and maintain accurate patient records.
• Educate patients and families on oral hygiene, preventive dental care, and post-treatment instructions.
• Take dental impressions and prepare study models as needed.
• Assist with patient triage and emergency procedures when necessary.
• Maintain proper infection control, sterilization, and patient safety standards.
• Coordinate patient follow-up and maintain an effective recall system.
• Collaborate with dentists and other clinical staff to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene.
• Active Wisconsin Registered Dental Hygienist license.
• Certification in administering local anesthesia.
• Current CPR certification.
• Five years of dental hygiene experience preferred.
• Knowledge of dental radiography, infection control, and preventive dental procedures.
• Familiarity with electronic dental records, including Dentrix or Epic/Wisdom.
• Strong communication, organizational, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dental team.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, culturally sensitive patient care.
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred.

Additional Information

• Full-time, up to 40 hours per week.
• Reports to the Dental Director.
• Pre-employment background check and drug screening required.
• HIPAA training required prior to employment.

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