Dental Hygienist- $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

All Care Health Center • Council Bluffs, IA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

All Care Health Center’s mission is to provide affordable, comprehensive, high quality health care to the entire community. We will strengthen access to quality-integrated healthcare, by removing barriers for those with the greatest need, and developing community relationships, to enhance the future of our community’s well-being. The Dental Hygienist is a member of the dental team whose primary responsibility is to provide preventive periodontal treatment, patient education, and assist the dentist(s).

Requirements

• Have and maintain in good standing a Dental Hygienist license by the State of Iowa.
• Local Anesthetic Permit issued by the State of Iowa.
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (exemptions may be granted for religious or medical accommodations).

Responsibilities

• Takes and record blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
• Complete and/or update medical and dental history.
• Responsible for evaluating patient’s teeth and gums, and recording the presence of disease, abnormalities, or existing restorations; calling dentist, when appropriate, for immediate consultation.
• Makes decisions in collaboration with dentist regarding the plan of care.
• Takes and mount x-rays.
• Instructs patients in oral hygiene technique, answer patient questions and provide other educational information relevant to oral hygiene.
• Administers prophylactic treatment by the scaling and polishing of teeth.
• Uses rotary and ultrasonic instruments to clean teeth.
• Applies topical anesthetic and local anesthetic if permitted by state practice laws.
• Administers fluoride treatment as needed.
• Removes sutures and periodontal dressings.
• Responsible for providing patient dental education
• Takes impression for night-guards and mouth-guards.
• Provides associated administrative support, including maintaining patient documentation, patient communication and other record keeping.
• Prepares operatories for patient treatment.
• Sterilizes instruments.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous time off including: Paid Time off (PTO) and Personal days
• Continuing education allowance
• 10 paid holidays, including your birthday!
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Eligibility for student loan forgiveness
• 401(k) match up to 4%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree