Dental Hygienist

Health Care Partners; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Partners of South Carolina is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our Federally Qualified Health Center team in Conway. You will provide preventive and therapeutic oral healthcare to patients of all ages, collaborate with dentists and care teams, and support community outreach initiatives.

Responsibilities include dental prophylaxis, scaling, radiographs, patient education, and maintaining accurate EHR documentation while following infection control protocols.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Current SC Dental Hygienist license in good standing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical dental hygiene experience preferred.
• Experience in FQHC / community health setting preferred.
• Experience using EHR and dental practice management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental hygiene assessments, prophylaxis, periodontal therapy, fluoride treatments, sealants, and other preventive services.
• Obtain, process, and evaluate dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations.
• Assess patients for signs of oral disease and communicate findings to the supervising dentist.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, nutrition, tobacco cessation, and disease prevention.
• Assist in developing and implementing individualized preventive care plans.
• Collaborate with dentists, dental assistants, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EHR.
• Adhere to OSHA, CDC infection prevention protocols; maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Monitor and maintain dental instruments, equipment, and supplies; ensure sterilization.
• Participate in community outreach, school-based programs, and related initiatives.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Participate in trainings, staff meetings, CE, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Preventive dentistry

Periodontal therapy

Dental radiography

Infection prevention

Patient education

OSHA / HIPAA compliance

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program

Current SC Dental Hygienist license in good standing

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Minimum of 1 year of clinical dental hygiene experience preferred

Experience in FQHC / community health setting preferred

Experience using EHR and dental practice management systems preferred

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required

Tools

EHR systems

Dental practice management software

Digital radiography

Job description

Position Summary

The DentalHygienist is a valued member of the Health Care Partners of South Carolinadental team, providing preventive and therapeutic oral healthcare services topatients of all ages. Working collaboratively with dentists, dental assistants,medical providers, and other members of the care team, this position promotesoral health through patient education, disease prevention, clinical treatment,and early intervention. As part of a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC),the Dental Hygienist is committed to delivering compassionate, culturallycompetent, and patient-centered care to underserved and medically vulnerablepopulations.

Essential Duties andResponsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental hygieneassessments, prophylaxis, periodontal therapy, fluoride treatments, sealants,and other preventive services within the scope of practice.
• Obtain, process, and evaluate dental radiographsin accordance with state regulations and provider orders.
• Assess patients for signs of oral disease andcommunicate findings to the supervising dentist.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygienetechniques, nutrition, tobacco cessation, and disease prevention to promotelifelong oral health.
• Assist in the development and implementation ofindividualized preventive care plans.
• Collaborate with dentists, dental assistants,and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation inthe Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Adhere to OSHA, CDC, and infection preventionprotocols while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment.
• Monitor and maintain dental instruments,equipment, and supplies, ensuring proper sterilization and functionality.
• Participate in community outreach activities,school-based programs, oral health education, and other initiatives thatsupport the HCPSC mission.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and protecthealth information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Participate in required trainings, staffmeetings, continuing education, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene programrequired.
• Current South Carolina Dental Hygienist licensein good standing required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationrequired.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical dentalhygiene experience preferred.
• Experience working in a Federally QualifiedHealth Center (FQHC), community health center, or public health settingpreferred.
• Experience using Electronic Health Record (EHR)and dental practice management systems preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are preferredbut not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of preventive dentistry, periodontaltherapy, dental radiography, infection prevention, and patient educationprinciples.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CDC infection preventionguidelines, HIPAA regulations, and South Carolina dental practice standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skillswith the ability to educate and build rapport with patients from diversebackgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability toprioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Proficiency in Electronic Health Record (EHR)systems, dental practice management software, and digital radiography.
• Ability to work collaboratively with dentists,dental assistants, medical providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teamswhile maintaining a compassionate, patient-centered approach.