Registered Dental Hygienist

Heartland Community Health Center•Lawrence, KS

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About The Position

As a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) with Heartland Community Health Center, you will provide vital preventive dental care—including cleanings, sealants, X-rays, and assessments. 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 patient'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. Our RDHs enjoy: $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS Monthly productivity incentive bonuses Flexible schedules (including 4-day workweeks) PSLF-eligible employment Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, holidays, and wellness support 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
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

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of experience preferred

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
Remove overhangs of filling materials
Properly expose, process and mount oral radiographs
Polish restorations
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
Complete required daily, monthly, and annual equipment maintenance
Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Lab duties include pour and trim models and fabricating trays
Remove the biohazard trash as needed
Answer patient inquiries related to pain and/or medications
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
Use safety precautions to protect patient and self-charting: Existing caries and restorations, missing teeth and prostheses
Periodontal assessment including but not limited to probing depths, recession, mobility, and furcation involvement
Complete head and neck exam, including soft tissue pathology
Properly makes oral radiographs
Takes necessary safety precautions to protect patient from unnecessary radiation
Education: Educate patients on oral health maintenance and prevention (brushing, flossing, plaque control, diet, etc.)
Educate patients or guardians on the benefit of fluoride
Receive professional training from internal and external sources to establish and utilize skills to become a leader in the clinic and in the community in the integration of dental services in the primary care setting
Attend meetings as required (Joint Staff, Department, etc.)
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
Perform other duties as assigned