Dental hygienist

*Job Overview* Join our dynamic dental team as a Part-Time Dental Hygienist, where your expertise will help create healthy, beautiful smiles! As a Dental Hygienist, you will play a vital role in providing quality oral healthcare to our patients. Your energetic and compassionate approach will ensure every patient feels comfortable and confident in their care experience. This position offers flexible hours perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact while maintaining work-life balance. If you are passionate about dentistry and dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, we would love to hear from you. *Duties & Responsibilities* * Deliver compassionate, patient-centred care and help create a welcoming, comfortable experience. * Review medical and dental histories and complete oral health assessments, including oral cancer screenings, periodontal charting and vital signs as appropriate. * Provide dental hygiene treatments, including scaling, root planing, polishing and desensitization, within your professional scope of practice. * Perform preventive treatments, including fluoride applications and dental sealants, based on individual patient needs. * Take dental radiographs as prescribed, with patient consent, and obtain impressions for study models, whitening trays and dental appliances. * Support patient comfort during treatment, including applying topical anesthetic as appropriate. * Educate patients on brushing, flossing, nutrition and personalized strategies to improve and maintain oral health. * Collaborate with the dentist to communicate clinical findings, support treatment planning and help patients understand recommended care. * Monitor periodontal health and treatment progress, recommending appropriate hygiene appointment lengths and follow-up care. * Maintain accurate, complete patient records, including clinical findings, treatments, consent and electronic charting. * Prepare and maintain operatories, sterilize instruments and follow infection prevention and control protocols and applicable professional standards. * Review outstanding treatment, address patient questions and explain next steps at the end of each appointment. * Support treatment coordination, specialist referrals and the secure transfer of patient records as required. * Assist with patient reception, appointment scheduling, benefit estimates and explanations of office policies and financial obligations as needed. * Contribute to a collaborative team environment, patient communications and practice outreach, and perform other duties appropriate to the role. *Skills* * Proficiency in AkituOne for scheduling, record-keeping, and billing is an asset (otherwise will be taught on-site) * Strong customer service skills to create a welcoming environment for all patients * Familiarity with medical terminology relevant to dentistry and oral health care * Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail *Experience* - 1 year working as a Dental Hygienist (required) *License/Certification* - Dental Hygienist License (Required) *Shift Hours:* Fridays: 7:45am - 3:30pm Saturdays: 7:45am - 2:30pm _*\*Additional Days/Hours Negotiable\**_ _Manotick Main Dental is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can do their best work._ _We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted._ Pay: $48.00-$55.00 per hour Benefits: * Company events * Dental care * Flexible schedule * On-site parking * RRSP match * Wellness program Work Location: In person