Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist

Start Something New:
Dental Hygienist Opportunity at a Brand New Office (New Grads Welcome!) *$5,000 SIGNING BONUS!*

As a clinical provider and patient advocate, you'll be given all the resources you need to provide exceptional care, while expanding your clinical skillset. You'll work in an environment that encourages full clinical autonomy, backed by the ability to tap into a hygiene mentor program.

$5,000 SIGNING BONUS!

Dental Care at Palomar – Lexington, KY Brand New Office Opening Soon | Hiring 3 Hygienists

Schedule:

• 4‑day workweek totaling approximately 34 hours per week

Two shift options available:

Monday–Thursday

Schedule:

• Monday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Tuesday: 7:00am – 5:00pm
• Wednesday: 7:00am – 4:00pm
• Thursday: 7:00am – 4:00pm

Tuesday–Friday

Schedule:

• Tuesday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
• Wednesday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
• Thursday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

• Provide exceptional, patient‑centered dental hygiene care, including preventive services, periodontal therapy, and patient education
• Build strong, trusting relationships with patients by delivering compassionate, high‑quality care
• Perform thorough assessments, including periodontal charting and dental radiographs as prescribed
• Educate patients on oral health, hygiene techniques, and overall wellness
• Collaborate closely with the doctor and clinical team to ensure a smooth, efficient patient experience
• Maintain accurate and detailed clinical notes in accordance with practice and regulatory standards
• Uphold infection control, sterilization, and safety protocols at all times
• Contribute to a positive, team‑oriented culture in a brand‑new office environment

• Active (or soon‑to‑be) Kentucky Dental Hygiene license
• Open to new graduates as well as experienced dental hygienists
• Passion for providing exceptional patient care and creating positive dental experiences
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Team‑oriented mindset with a willingness to grow alongside a new practice
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a brand‑new, start‑up office environment
• Commitment to professionalism, reliability, and continuous learning

Dental Care at Palomar is a brand new, state‑of‑the‑art dental office opening soon in Lexington, Kentucky. Designed with both patients and team members in mind, our modern space will feature the latest dental technology, brand‑new equipment, and thoughtfully designed operatories to support exceptional care and clinical excellence.

We are building our team from the ground up and are seeking three passionate dental hygienists who are excited to be part of something new. Whether you are a new graduate starting your career or an experienced hygienist looking for a fresh opportunity, this is a chance to help shape the culture, systems, and patient experience of a new practice. At Dental Care at Palomar, we are committed to teamwork, growth, and delivering outstanding care to our community—right from day one.

• Current dental hygienist license
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
• CPR Certification

• Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients' dental health
• Clinical needs as required by office
• Completion of Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to starting employment