Part Time Dental Hygienist

Vic West Dentistry has been serving Victoria and the surrounding areas for over 30 years. The team at Vic West Dentistry is passionately dedicated to continuing education, regularly attend courses and dental conferences to ensure they provide the most up-to-date dentistry. Our practice is conveniently located within walking distance of downtown Victoria The opportunity: Vic West Dentistry is currently looking to hire a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our busy and well-established practice in Victoria. As a Hygienist at this practice you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from a strong team of dental professionals. Schedule: Thursdays & 2-3 Friday's per month What you will benefit from: * Access to continued education through our preferred partnership with dcinstitute.ca * No weekends! * Exposure to a large network of dental professionals * Growth and development opportunities * Practice specific social events and community involvement Responsibilities: * Appropriately assesses, plans, implements and evaluates services for patient care * Performs all aspects of clinical preventative hygiene services including scaling, root planning, polishing, topical fluoride, pit and fissure sealants and whitening to patients * Serve as an oral health educator by introducing new preventative techniques and counselling * Providing consistent patient experience during hygiene visit * Establishes strong patient relationships while maintaining ethical professional behavior * Establish and retain patient loyalty by delivering a tailored experience based on the patients' expectations * Demonstrate active listening and empathy to patients using effective communication skills Requirements: * Successful completion of Registered Dental Hygiene Diploma * Registered and/or licensed by the dental hygiene regulatory authority within province; in good standing * Valid CPR Certification