Dental Hygienist
About The Position
Care Alliance Health Center is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our Dental team. This role provides preventive oral healthcare services and patient education in an outpatient dental setting. At Care Alliance, our mission is to provide exceptional, accessible, and compassionate healthcare for all. As a Dental Hygienist, you will play an important role in promoting oral health, supporting positive patient outcomes, and helping patients maintain healthy hygiene practices. The Dental Hygienist provides high-quality clinical care while working collaboratively with dentists and dental team members. This position supports preventive services, patient education, accurate documentation, patient flow, and efficient clinic operations. This is a great opportunity for a compassionate and detail-oriented dental professional who enjoys patient-centered care and working as part of a team.
Requirements
- Licensed Dental Hygienist in the State of Ohio
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in community health, primary care, or ambulatory settings
- Experience with electronic health records
Responsibilities
- Perform oral prophylaxis and non-surgical periodontal treatments.
- Take and process dental radiographs.
- Assess oral health conditions and document findings.
- Remove sutures and polish restorations as appropriate.
- Assist chairside during examinations and procedures as needed.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, disease prevention, and post-treatment care.
- Provide individualized guidance to support long-term oral health.
- Reinforce treatment plans and preventive care recommendations.
- Obtain and record medical histories, medication lists, and clinical findings.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
- Work collaboratively with dentists and dental team members.
- Support patient flow and clinical efficiency.
- Participate in team huddles and quality improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 10 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan with up to a 7% employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
