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Base pay range
$35.00/hr - $39.00/hr
Dental Hygienist – Join Our Mission to Deliver Care with Compassion!
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday - Wednesday (8am - 4:30pm), Thursday (8am - 6:30pm), Friday (8am - 2pm)
Compensation: Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
Reports To: Chief Dental Director
At The Healthcare Connection, we are more than a healthcare facility—we’re a community lifeline. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), our mission is to provide accessible, high-quality care to all, regardless of ability to pay. Our dental team is on the front lines of delivering essential oral health services to underserved communities, and we are looking for a passionate Dental Hygienist to help us make a difference—one smile at a time.
What You'll Do:
- Provide high-quality dental hygiene within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care.
- Evaluate patients and implement treatment regimens under the supervision of the Dentist.
- Provide complete documentation of all findings, treatments, and outcomes.
- Initiate oral health education and prevention activities.
- Review and interpret patient dental records.
- Work cooperatively with other Dental Program staff.
- Help ensure the smooth, efficient running of the Dental Program.
- Participate in ongoing evaluation of Dental Program operations to support high-quality, financially sustainable services.
Performance expectations:
- Assess dental conditions and risks, conduct patient screening, take vital signs as required.
- Deliver direct patient care, including cleaning, polishing, x-rays, sealants, fluorides, and varnishes.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans, perform patient education, and discharge planning under supervision.
- Assist the dentist during procedures and perform emergency measures when needed.
- Document dental histories, lab procedures, and follow-up actions.
- Maintain the cleanliness and functionality of dental equipment and operatories.
- Participate in Quality Improvement activities.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Registered Dental Hygienist in Ohio
- CPR certification
- Maintain licensure through continued education (CEUs)
Experience:
- Ability to analyze medical records and formulate treatment plans.
- Knowledge of regulations and guidelines for dental outpatient services.
- Ability to perform a full range of dental hygienist procedures and manage emergency situations.
- Strong communication skills for technical and patient education purposes.
- Knowledge of infection control standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Team player with guidance and supervision skills.
- Participates in staff meetings and values performance excellence.
- Adheres to dress code and confidentiality standards.
- Handles high-pressure situations professionally.
- Works independently with minimal supervision.
Additional details:
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Healthcare Provider