Dental Hygienist

Jordan Valley Health•Springfield, MO

About The Position

Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities through access to comprehensive healthcare, including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health services. The Dental Hygienist develops and implements individualized dental care plans, provides direct patient care and education, performs routine hygiene procedures, and supports safe and effective outpatient dental services. The role works under the supervision of a qualified dentist and collaborates with the clinic team to advance the organization’s mission and goals. The position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus in exchange for a one-year agreement.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
Current Missouri licensure as a Dental Hygienist.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients.
Provide patient education, discharge planning, and patient and family teaching under the supervision of a qualified dentist.
Assess patients’ dental conditions and needs using screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and periodic charting; take vital signs as required.
Deliver direct patient care using established dental hygiene procedures.
Perform routine procedures such as cleaning, polishing, taking X-rays, applying sealants and fluoride, administering injections, and related treatments.
Document dental history or chief complaints, record and report pertinent observations and patient reactions, document laboratory procedures, and follow up on results.
Assist with or institute emergency measures in response to sudden adverse developments during patient treatment.
Assist in preparing patient care areas.
Follow applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines for outpatient dental services.
Work effectively with the team to help the clinic meet its goals and objectives, and achieve agreed-upon goals within specified time frames.
Follow the Clinic Exposure Control Plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
Treat patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees with respect and courtesy.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $5,000 for a one-year agreement.
Three medical and prescription drug plan options through UnitedHealthcare’s Choice Plus network, with access to Teladoc telemedicine services.
Health Savings Account with employer contributions for employees enrolled in the High Deductible Plan.
Healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network.
Vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
Basic Life and AD&D insurance at no cost, with options to purchase additional coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance available.
Free confidential Employee Assistance Program support, including counseling and crisis intervention.
Voluntary critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance options through MetLife.
Nine paid holidays per year.