Community Dental Hygienist - Prophylaxis & Education

FQHC Talent; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center seeks a Registered Dental Hygienist to promote dental health through prophylaxis, radiographs, and preventive care. You will document patient interactions in the EHR and provide education on oral hygiene.

The role requires an Associate degree in Dental Hygiene, NC license, and CPR certification. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, with potential travel between RCCHC sites in a patient‑centered, mission‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program.
• Current CPR (BLS) required.
• Current and unencumbered license to practice dental hygiene in North Carolina.
• Two years’ experience preferred but not required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote dental health by performing prophylaxis and radiographs.
• Provide oral cancer screening and chart conditions of decay and disease.
• Deliver patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Maintain infection control standards and document patient interactions in the EHR.
• May travel to RCCHC sites and support multiple locations as needed.

Skills

Patient communication

Infection control

EHR data entry

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Dental Hygiene

Tools

EHR software

Microsoft Word/Excel

Job description

Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center seeks a Registered Dental Hygienist to promote dental health through prophylaxis, radiographs, and preventive care. You will document patient interactions in the EHR and provide education on oral hygiene.

The role requires an Associate degree in Dental Hygiene, NC license, and CPR certification. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, with potential travel between RCCHC sites in a patient‑centered, mission‑driven environment.