Full-Time Registered Dental Hygienist

Heartland Community Health Center – Lawrence, KS•Lawrence, KS

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) with Heartland Community Health Center’s Healthy Futures Mobile Dental Program, you will provide vital preventive dental care—including cleanings, sealants, X-rays, and assessments—to children directly in schools and community settings. This position is ideal for a compassionate, energetic clinician seeking a fast-paced and rewarding experience where you’ll truly make a difference by meeting kids and families where they are. This is a hybrid position that includes both community-based outreach work through the Healthy Futures Dental Program and in-clinic patient care at Heartland locations, supporting integrated care delivery and expanding access to services. You'll help remove barriers to care, foster trust, and create lifelong dental patients by delivering high-quality oral health services in an accessible, culturally competent way. Every day is an opportunity to improve children’s lives and long-term health outcomes while building deep connections within the community. Heartland offers a mission-driven, integrated care environment that values prevention, collaboration, and team-based care. Join us and help redefine access to care—where prevention starts with you.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Graduate of a certified Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) program
Current Kansas RDH license required
Minimum of one year of experience preferred
Current CPR certification required and must be maintained
Demonstrated sensitivity to the social and cultural needs of diverse populations
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks to deliver efficient, high-quality patient care
Remains calm and exercises sound judgment in emergency or high-pressure situations
Strong knowledge of HIPAA privacy regulations and ability to follow written policies and procedures
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, databases, and standard office equipment (copiers, fax, multi-line phones, printers, scanners)
Skilled in writing clear, accurate reports and correspondence using proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and dental terminology
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities
Works independently, exercises good judgment, and adapts well to fast-paced, changing environments
Demonstrates professionalism through punctuality, clean and appropriate attire, and good personal hygiene
Builds and maintains respectful, effective relationships with patients, coworkers, and the public
Provides outstanding customer service, even in challenging interactions
Willingness to educate patients and the community about oral health and the role of the dental care team
Accurately documents procedures and data in electronic health records
Comfortable analyzing statistics or data and making appropriate recommendations
Must be able to operate a company vehicle and maintain it in good condition
Ability to anticipate and react calmly in emergency situations
Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations

Responsibilities

Preventative and rehabilitative caries control and periodontal services:
Routine prophylaxis and topical application
Apply SDF as needed
Use ART technique to place interim restorations as needed
Scale and Root Planning
May use local anesthetic for procedures as needed
Promote an atmosphere of good dental and general health by demonstrating good personal oral hygiene
Educate patients on techniques of flossing, brushing, overall oral health, and the role of the dental care team
Clean and sterilize instruments appropriately
Follow infection control protocols and standard operating procedures
Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Perform all duties in accordance with OSHA regulations
Is attentive to patient needs
Attend meetings as required (Joint Staff, Department, etc.)
Completes assigned trainings in timely manner
Perform other duties as assigned
Rotate to Medical Clinic for Medical/Dental integration
Empower medical teams to deliver dental screenings to medical patients. Establish team relationships and coordinate bi-directional ‘warm handoffs’ to and from specialty dental according to established protocols
Goal to treat no less than 1 patient per patient facing hour in clinic and no less than 2 patients per patient facing hour in community-based care setting