Dental Hygienist

Prodental Inc.; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Prodental Inc. is seeking a licensed Dental Hygienist in Missouri to join a supported professional team. You will deliver comprehensive hygiene care, perform screenings, and document patient medical histories with care.

New graduates welcome; robust mentorship and continuing education are provided to enhance clinical skills and patient outcomes. Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, holidays, and PTO are offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry and dental hygiene procedures.
• CPR Certification.
• Ability to document medical history and maintain patient records.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care to patients.
• Educate patients on oral health and preventative care.
• Collaborate with the dental team to deliver high-quality patient experiences.

Skills

Dental hygiene knowledge

CPR Certification

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene

Tools

Velscope

Diagnodent

Digital scanner

Digital x-rays

Electronic medical records

Job description

Dental HygienistProDentalAccepting new graduates!

Why ProDental?Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies. All Heartland Dental supported doctors and hygienists are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.

Hygienists in CT, MD, NC, NV and WA work for a supported professional corporation (PC) and are not employed by Heartland Dental.

As a

Dental Hygienist , you'll be recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate. You'll be an integral member of the patient care team, giving your patients the time and care they need, deserve and desire. With best-in-class support through our robust Hygiene mentor program and unparalleled educational offerings to enhance your clinical skills – you'll be 100% supported as you provide exceptional lifetime care to your patients!

What You'll GainCompetitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off)

Continuing education to provide you opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients.

Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips

Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care

Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

About ProDentalLike each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. With the support of a practice manager, a highly trained team on site, coupled with a vast network of experts across the nation, you'll be completely connected to all the resources and support of Heartland Dental.

Join a 13person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community

Minimum QualificationsCurrent dental hygienist license in Missouri and an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene (where required)

Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation

CPR Certification

Preferred ExperienceNew graduates and experienced hygienists are encouraged to apply!

Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems

Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients' dental health

Clinical needs as required by office

Physical RequirementsAbility to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/ Doctor/ Heartland Dentalwith or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position

Prolonged periods sitting and standing

Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times

Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person)periodically throughout the year

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.

Who is Heartland Dental?Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

At Heartland Dental, we're committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.