Dental Hygienist

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) seeks a licensed dental hygienist to deliver preventive care, screen patients, and educate on oral health. This role emphasizes accurate medical histories and strong team collaboration to support high-quality care.

The position requires an SC license, an applicable degree in dental hygiene, and CPR certification. You will work with a dental care team using modern clinical technology to enhance patient outcomes and maintain a patient-centered rapport.

Qualifications

• Active dental hygiene license in South Carolina.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive dental services and patient screening.
• Document medical histories and clinical findings accurately.
• Educate patients on oral health, hygiene practices, and treatment needs.
• Collaborate with the dental care team to support patient outcomes.
• Use modern clinical technology to enhance care delivery.
• Maintain a patient-centered approach and strong professional rapport.

Skills

Preventive dental care

Patient screening

Patient education

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

CPR certification

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene

Job description

responsible for delivering preventive dental care, screening patients, and providing patient education on oral health. Maintains accurate clinical documentation by recording medical histories and other relevant health information. Builds lasting patient relationships and works collaboratively with the dental team to support high-quality care.

Key Duties

• Provide preventive dental services and patient screening
• Document medical histories and clinical findings accurately
• Educate patients on oral health, hygiene practices, and treatment needs
• Collaborate with the dental care team to support patient outcomes
• Use modern clinical technology to enhance care delivery
• Maintain a patient-centered approach and strong professional rapport

Qualifications

• Active dental hygiene license in South Carolina
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene
• Current CPR certification