Title: Registered Dental Hygienist
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Status: Full-Time
Description :
Are you ready to be appreciated and have a stable team that allows you to thrive? This opportunity will help you build the career that you've been dreaming about. An established private practice with all the technology and a loyal patient base. ABQ Gentle Dentistry is seen as one of the most comprehensive general practices in the Albuquerque area. Recognized for its relationship-building and all-around comprehensive care, ABQ Gentle Dentistry uses technology to bring about the best care with digital dentistry. We are looking to add an experienced, energetic, and reliable registered dental hygienist to our incredible team. If you love building relationships with patients and working with a patient and integrous doctor, we want to talk with you.
Requirements
NM State Dental Hygiene Licensure Local Anesthesia Active CPR Certification Ability to commute/relocate: Reliably commute or plan to relocate to Albuquerque before starting work Compensation and Benefits
Bonus Program 401k Eligible $40-50/Hr (Based On Experience) Health Insurance Sick Leave Who We Are
Great Work Environment Practice Patient Focused care Private Practice with modern technology 4 days a week, Tuesday - Friday , full-time work Established Team Who You Are
You are excited to be recognized for your excellent patient care. You're passionate about dentistry. You want to achieve and help others achieve their goals. You have the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with our patients. You are supportive of others. You are a team player. You want to work with a patient and integrous doctor. You love working with a diverse patient base. Job Responsibilities
Professional cleanings, SRP, and Perio Maintenance with patient comfort and great results Excellent X-rays Accurate charting Setting up team members for success Skilled patient education Setting up the doctor for success Build relationships with patients, the doctor, and the team. Schedule
8-hour shifts No Nights No Weekends Mondays Off We are open Tuesday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm What about Dan Lafferty, the owner?
Dr. Lafferty grew up in a small town in Utah; after high school, he moved to Los Angeles, CA, to build movie sets. After years of working in the movie industry, he decided to move his small family to Portland, Oregon. While there, he was influenced by a good friend to pursue the dental profession. He decided to go back to school to become a dentist. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Portland State University and then a DMD degree from OHSU (Oregon), graduating class of 2014. After Dental school, he joined the US Navy, serving as a Dental officer, and continues to serve our country in the Navy reserves. He joined the practice in 2018 and has since become its owner. The passions he enjoys are traveling, learning about other cultures and cuisines, and snowboarding. Dr Lafferty is married to Toni, and they have six children. The kids all love outdoor activities.
He is a member of the American Dental Association and New Mexico Dental Association and keeps up to date with the latest changes in dentistry through continuing education.
