Dental Hygienist

Vetted Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions in Columbus, OH is seeking a dental hygienist to provide preventive hygiene services, assess periodontal health, and update patient histories.

You will educate patients on oral care, perform hygiene tasks, and collaborate with dentists and clinical staff to support comprehensive treatment. Local anesthetic administration may be required where permitted, and HIPAA-compliant records must be maintained.

Qualifications

• Must have accredited dental hygiene degree or certificate.
• Licensed as dental hygienist in state.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Strong periodontal assessment/documentation skills.
• Excellent patient education and communication.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and compliant records.
• Ability to collaborate with dentists and clinical staff.
• Follows regulations regarding local anesthetic administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive dental hygiene services and educate patients.
• Assess and document periodontal health; update medical/dental histories.
• Collaborate with dentists and clinical staff to support patient treatment.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant patient records.
• Follow local anesthesia administration regulations where permitted.

Skills

Dental hygiene license

CPR/BLS certification

HIPAA compliance

Periodontal health assessment

Patient education

Team collaboration

Local anesthetic administration

Education

Accredited dental hygiene degree or certificate

Job description

responsible for providing preventive dental hygiene services, assessing and documenting periodontal health, and updating patient medical/dental histories.

Key duties include educating patients on oral care, performing hygiene-related clinical tasks, and collaborating with dentists and other clinical staff to support comprehensive patient treatment.

The role may include administering local anesthetic as permitted by applicable state regulations and requires maintaining HIPAA-compliant patient records.

Qualifications & Skills

• Accredited dental hygiene degree or certificate
• Valid state dental hygiene license
• CPR/BLS certification
• Strong assessment and documentation skills for periodontal health
• Patient education and communication skills
• Knowledge of HIPAA and ability to maintain compliant records
• Ability to work effectively with dentists and clinical team members
• Follows regulations regarding local anesthetic administration