Dental Hygienist
Description
The Dental Hygienist is a champion for healthy smiles and positive experiences, helping children build confidence and lifelong oral health habits from their very first visit. Working alongside the dentist and clinical team, this role delivers exceptional preventive care while creating a fun, welcoming environment where kids and families feel comfortable, cared for, and excited to return. Through compassion, education, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence, the Dental Hygienist plays a key role in making every visit memorable and every smile shine a little brighter.
Work Schedule: Mon; 7:30 am - 5:00 pm | Tues - Thurs; 7:30 am - 4:00 pm | Fri; 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Job Type: Full-time or part-time available
Location(s): Rhinelander, Wausau & Weston
- Valid State of Wisconsin Dental Hygiene License
- CPR certification
- One year of dental hygiene experience preferred
- One year of experience working with or caring for children preferred
- Strong customer service skills and commitment to patient/parent satisfaction
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with and educate parents
- Must be able to communicate with coworkers and work as a team in order to maintain a steady flow and accommodate patients scheduled within the hygiene department as well as other aspects of the office
- Good time management skills
- Exceptional behavior management skills or willingness to learn
- Good hand/eye coordination, manual dexterity and precision
- Basic computer and data entry skills
- Familiarity with Dentrix Ascend and Kodak Imaging helpful.
- Requires local travel to other First Impressions offices
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
