Dental Hygiene Specialist: Preventive Care & Education

Primary Health Solutions; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare center in Ohio is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to provide oral hygiene and preventive services to patients. The ideal candidate will be responsible for documenting patient interactions accurately and educating patients about oral health. Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program and an unrestricted license to practice in Ohio. Excellent interpersonal skills are necessary for this role, along with a CPR certification. The environment involves exposure to clinical conditions and requires problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with accommodations for disabilities.
• Maintain effective professional relationships with healthcare providers.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct oral hygiene and preventive services to patients.
• Educate individuals and groups about oral health.
• Document patient-hygienist transactions accurately.

Skills

Clinical proficiency in Spanish

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene

Tools

Practice Management System

Microsoft Office Suite

Accounting software

Job description

A healthcare center in Ohio is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to provide oral hygiene and preventive services to patients. The ideal candidate will be responsible for documenting patient interactions accurately and educating patients about oral health. Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program and an unrestricted license to practice in Ohio. Excellent interpersonal skills are necessary for this role, along with a CPR certification. The environment involves exposure to clinical conditions and requires problem-solving skills.