Dental Hygienist

We at Smile Alive are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Dental Hygienist for our expanding Eugene office. Ideal candidates provide exceptional patient-centric care, perform dental cleanings, and assist with various clinical procedures. If you value helping patients achieve their oral health goals in a supportive, team-focused environment we would love to hear from you. Your commitment to striving for excellence will elevate our clinical protocols and play a vital role in transforming our patient’s long-term health.
Responsibilities
• Perform comprehensive dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing, conduct patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history review, and oral examinations.
• Assist with chairside procedures such as medical imaging, cavity detection, and anesthetic agents.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and treatment plans tailored to their needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient records using Dentrix.
• Follow infection control protocols using aseptic techniques to ensure a sterile environment.
• Collaborate with other team members to deliver high-quality general dentistry services.
• Ensure accurate medical coding and documentation for billing accuracy and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Skills
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control, and aseptic technique.
• Skilled in taking digital radiographs and understanding medical records management.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations, medical coding, and documentation review processes.
• Excellent patient care skills with a compassionate approach to patient education and assessment.
• Knowledge of EMR systems (Electronic Medical Records including digital X-rays) and general dentistry procedures.
• Ability to work effectively within a team in a clinical environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Job Type: Part-time, Full-time (4 days a week, with possible 5th)
Expected hours: minimum 20 hrs. part-time, 32-40 full-time.
Pay: $47.00 - $58.00 per hour, based on skill level and experience.
We offer competitive hourly wage, plus a generous monthly bonus structure on a percentage of adjusted hygiene production over our set goal.
Sign-on bonus
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• We offer goal-based incentive paid quarterly upon completion of key milestones. (KPIs)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person @ 2921 Crescent St., Ste 210 Eugene OR, 97403
Please call us @ 541-683-8396 to learn more