Dental Hygienist

One Health • Livingston, MT

27d • $50 - $57

About The Position

Do you want to work in a tight-knit dental office that provides wonderful care for our community?
Located at the gateway to Yellowstone, Livingston offers the perfect blend of breathtaking mountain views, a legendary downtown art scene, and world-class fly fishing—all while maintaining that authentic, small-town heart. Whether you are hitting the trails or enjoying the local galleries, it’s a place where your neighbors are your friends.
We are looking for a dedicated Dental Hygienist to join our family. We offer the flexibility you need with Full or Part-time positions available to fit your lifestyle.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Dentist(s) and Dental Director, the Dental Hygienist provides direct patient dental hygiene care with a quality approach. The Dental Hygienist works to advance positive patient outcomes through their duties as a primary care treatment team provider.

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited dental hygiene program
• Current Montana dental hygienist license
• BLS certificate
• Valid driver’s license
• Attention to detail/thoroughness
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Communication, verbal/written
• Ethical conduct/practice
• Flexibility, multi-tasking and prioritization skills
• Professionalism
• Self-starter, ability to work independently
• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills
• Technical proficiency
• Time management skills

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of experience as a dental hygienist

Responsibilities

• Achieves organizational expectations for quality of dental hygiene care provided, maintaining knowledge of dental hygiene best practices and standards of care.
• Performs dental hygiene services at One Health service site including scaling & root planning, full mouth scaling, periodontal maintenance, and prophylaxis which involve subgingival & supragingival curettage and coronal polishing with or without the administration of local anesthetic.
• Takes dental radiographs as prescribed by Dentist while properly handling digital radiograph sensors and/or panoramic x-ray machine.
• Performs yearly periodontal probing, or more frequently as warranted per patient disease level.
• Identifies recall interval for patient by evaluating their current periodontal/gingival health and oral hygiene.
• Educates patient on dental/periodontal findings/conditions and provides oral hygiene instruction.
• Applies topical fluoride.
• Maintains and updates patient charts, including health history information, vitals, and charting of present restorations and planned treatment; completes all chart documentation within 48 hours of patient visit.
• Maintains appropriate clinical measures while caring for panel with an average of 6 visits per shift using a patient-centered, collaborative approach.
• Provides exceptional customer service and models the mission of One Health when interacting with internal and external stakeholders promoting a positive image for the health center.
• Prepares equipment and operatory for daily procedures, including but not limited to cleaning and maintaining hygiene cassettes and trays, and infection control measures.
• Assists in coordinating patient flow. Assists in scheduling patients when needed.
• Places orders for dental supplies as directed by Dentist or Dental Director. Works with other clinical support staff in organizing and maintaining inventory, equipment and supplies.
• Performs weekly/monthly maintenance on dental equipment.
• Works as a team player, assisting other support staff as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of dental clinic, including hallways and breakroom.
• Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities as required.
• Travels to other regional dental clinics to fill-in for dental hygienist absences or meetings as needed.
• Adheres to all One Health Policies and Procedures.
• Participates in performance optimization and risk management activities as required.
• Cooperates and abides by all elements of One Health’s Compliance Program.
• Provides exceptional customer service and models the mission of One Health when interacting with internal and external stakeholders promoting a positive image for the health center.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required with or without prior notification.

Benefits

• Health, dental, & vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health savings account
• Matching retirement plan
• Holidays
• Paid time off
• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus! (Distributed over three years, pro-rated for FTE).
• Continuing education time and dollars.
• A supportive, community-focused environment.
• The chance to make a real impact on local smiles.
• Licensed primary care clinicians in eligible disciplines can receive loan repayment assistance through the NHSC Loan Repayment Program (NHSC LRP).

What This Job Offers

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