Dental Hygienist

The HealthCare Connection, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan forgiveness NHSC/FQHC

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life & short-term disability insurance

403(b) with employer match

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

NHSC/FQHC loan forgiveness site

Job summary

The HealthCare Connection, Inc. seeks a caring Dental Hygienist to join our team in Lincoln Heights or nearby school-based sites.

This role delivers high-quality oral health care, patient education, and preventive services as part of a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include exams, prophylaxis, fluoride applications, X-rays, and patient instruction; with opportunities for both part-time and full-time schedules across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• RDH licensed in Ohio with current CPR.
• HS diploma or GED required.
• CEUs maintained to stay current.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental assessments, cleanings, and X-rays.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and prevention.
• Provide chair-side assistance during procedures.
• Document patient history and procedures accurately.
• Prepare impressions and study casts.
• Assist walk-in and emergency patients.
• Maintain operatories and dental equipment.
• Support front desk duties as needed.

Skills

Patient education

Dental hygiene

X-ray techniques

Infection control

Education

Ohio RDH license

HS diploma or GED

Tools

CPR Certification

Radiography equipment

Job description

Career Opportunity: Dental Hygienist

Reports to: Dental Practice Manager

Organization: The HealthCare Connection (THCC)

Location: Lincoln Heights, OH (Northern Hamilton County)

PART TIME AND FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES!

Multiple Locations:

• School Based Health


• Lincoln Heights


• Mt. Healthy

About The HealthCare Connection

Founded in 1967, The HealthCare Connection was Ohio’s first Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Our mission is to provide quality and accessible primary healthcare services through community responsive approaches that address financial, geographic, and other barriers to care for residents of northern Hamilton County and surrounding areas. THCC is proudly recognized as a Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), the highest level of recognition attainable for quality care.

We boast two primary care locations and 6 school-based health centers providing quality value-based care for over 20,000 patients. We provide services in Primary Care, Infectious Disease, Substance Use, Integrated Behavioral Health, Dental Services, Women’s Health, and Pharmacy.

Benefits

• **SIGN ON BONUS**


• Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness through NHSC & FQHC programs


• Health Insurance and Rewards Program


• Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Free Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance


• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match


• Comprehensive Paid Time Off (PTO)


• 10 Paid Holidays


• Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness – FQHC/NHSC Site

Position Summary

The Healthcare Connection is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our team. The Dental Hygienist plays a key role in delivering high-quality oral health care, patient education, and preventive services to our community. This position is responsible for performing professional dental hygiene procedures, including oral examinations, prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, application of preventive materials, and patient instruction in oral hygiene practices. This role works collaboratively with dentists and other healthcare professionals to ensure excellent patient care in alignment with The Healthcare Connection’s mission of providing accessible, affordable, and quality care to all.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform dental assessments, cleanings, polishing, fluoride/varnish applications, and X-rays


• Educate patients and families on oral hygiene and risk prevention


• Provide chair-side assistance during dental procedures as needed


• Document patient history, conditions, and procedures thoroughly and accurately


• Prepare dental impressions and study casts


• Assist with walk-in patients and emergency protocols


• Maintain cleanliness and function of operatories and dental equipment


• Use downtime to restock and prepare exam areas


• Support general front office duties as needed (triage, phones, etc.)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required


• Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) – State of Ohio


• Current CPR Certification


• Ongoing CEUs to maintain licensure and stay current in dental practices

Equal Employment Opportunity/Drug-Free Workplace

The HealthCare Connection is focused on creating a community that promotes dignity and respect for employees, patients and other community members. THCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, military status or other characteristics protected by law and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

THCC will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check and a drug screen.