DENTAL HYGIENIST.

Family Health Centers, Inc.; Colonial Heights (SC); Presencial; USD 67.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Loan repayment eligibility

Descripción de la vacante

Family Health Centers, Inc. seeks a Dental Hygienist to join our dental team in Orangeburg, SC. The role involves preventive care, patient education, and collaboration with dentists to deliver high-quality dental services.

The ideal candidate holds SC licensure, has at least one year of experience, and is comfortable with EMR systems. This on-site position offers competitive pay and benefits, plus opportunities for professional development and loan repayment eligibility.

Formación

• SC licensure as Dental Hygienist required.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Dental Hygienist required.
• Experience with electronic medical records preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Perform oral health assessments including medical history review and periodontal screening.
• Provide preventive care: cleanings, fluoride, sealants.
• Take and process digital dental radiographs.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and dental health.

Conocimientos

Oral health assessments

Infection control

Patient education

Digital radiographs

Educación

SC licensure as Dental Hygienist

Descripción del empleo

• Base Pay $67,000.00 - $80,000.00 / Year
• Average Bonus $5,000.00
• Manage Others No

J ob Title: Dental Hygienist
Location: Orangeburg, SC
Job Type: Full-Time/ Part-Time or Contractual, Non Exempt
Reports To: Dental Director

About Us: At Family Health Centers, Inc., we are a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible, and compassionate care to underserved communities. We believe that everyone deserves access to comprehensive healthcare—including oral health services. We are currently seeking a skilled and passionate Dental Hygienist to join our Dental team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform oral health assessments, including reviewing medical history, dental charting, and periodontal screening
• Provide preventative dental care including cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants
• Take and process digital dental radiographs
• Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques and overall dental health
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Adhere to infection control and OSHA regulations
• Collaborate with dentists and other dental team members to ensure high-quality patient care

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary based on experience
• $5,000 sign on Bonus
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan options
• HRSA and PSLF Loan repayment eligibility
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development

This position is responsible for safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI) and accessing such information only as necessary to perform assigned job duties. The employee must comply with all HIPAA privacy and security policies, maintain the confidentiality of patient information, and follow organizational procedures designed to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of PHI.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of an accredited Dental Hygienist course and SC licensure as a Dental Hygienist are also required. One year of experience working as a Dental Hygienist is also required. Experience with electronic medical records is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess ability to communicate in the dominant language of the geographic region. Must be able to lift 30 pounds. Vision and hearing corrected to within normal limits is required. Must be willing to work on mobile unit.

Summary

The Dental Hygienist will work collaboratively with our dentists and dental support staff to provide preventative and therapeutic dental care to our diverse patient population. This role is key in supporting our mission of improving community oral health and promoting education around dental hygiene.