Dental Hygienist

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; Indianola (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Home Health Care Inc. is seeking a licensed dental hygienist to provide professional cleanings, periodontal therapy, and dental radiographs in a collaborative clinical setting.

You will support accurate charting, assist with treatment planning, and educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive practices while upholding strict infection control and safety standards in a team-oriented environment focused on clinical excellence and ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Licensed dental hygienist with strong preventive care skills.
• Proficiency in radiographs, periodontal therapy, and charting.
• Excellent patient communication and education abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to infection control.
• Collaborative mindset and dedication to long-term patient relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional cleanings, periodontal therapy, and dental radiographs.
• Support accurate patient charting and assist with treatment planning.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive practices.
• Maintain strict infection control and safety standards.
• Contribute to a respectful, team-oriented environment focused on clinical excellence and ongoing learning.

Skills

Licensed dental hygienist

Radiographs

Periodontal therapy

Charting

Patient communication

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

Dental Hygiene License

Job description

providing high-quality, patient-centered preventive care in a collaborative practice.

Key Duties

• Perform professional cleanings, periodontal therapy, and dental radiographs.


• Support accurate patient charting and assist with treatment planning.


• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive practices.


• Maintain strict infection control and safety standards.


• Contribute to a respectful, team-oriented environment focused on clinical excellence and ongoing learning.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed/qualified dental hygienist with strong clinical and preventive care skills.


• Proficiency in radiographs, periodontal therapy, and charting.


• Excellent patient communication and education abilities.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to infection control.


• Collaborative mindset and dedication to long-term patient relationships.