Dental Hygienist

Swope Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health organization is seeking a Dental Hygienist in Kansas City to provide crucial oral health education and clinical procedures. This role focuses on preventing oral disease and promoting optimal health among patients through routine dental care and community outreach.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits

Paid Days Off starting at 15 days annually

Continuing education reimbursement up to $3000

Qualifications

• State license to practice dental hygiene in Missouri and Kansas.
• One year of experience in private practice or a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine dental procedures including scaling and polishing of teeth.
• Instruct patients in preventive dental health practices and conduct diet analysis.
• Evaluate and distribute dental health educational materials.

Skills

Oral health education

Nutrition counseling

Preventive dental health practices

Education

Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program

Job description

Central Headquarters
3801 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64130, USA

As a Dental Hygienist for Swope Health, you will provide care for the community members who need it most. The Dental Hygienist assists in oral health education and performs clinical procedures aimed at preventing oral disease. Your role will help patients attain and maintain optimal oral health. If you are passionate about improving quality of life, this is the role for you.

Primary Functions:

• Perform routine dental procedures such as scaling of teeth, including subgingival regions and root planning with hand and ultrasonic instruments, and polishing of all exposed tooth surfaces during oral prophylaxis.
• Instruct patients and others in preventive dental health practices, provide nutrition counseling, and conduct diet analysis.
• Evaluate and distribute effective dental health educational materials to interested groups, patients, and staff.
• Complete Patient Safety Training curriculum.

Successful Candidates will have:

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• State license to practice dental hygiene in Missouri and Kansas.
• One year of experience in private practice or a clinical setting (preferred).

About Swope Health Services:

Swope Health serves over 45,000 patients annually, with more than 200,000 visits across four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team is committed to delivering coordinated, comprehensive care that values the whole person and promotes better health in our community.

We are dedicated to caring for those who need it most, regardless of their location in the community. We strive to make healthcare visible and accessible, fulfilling our promise of equitable, high-quality care every day.

Swope Health Services supports its team members with:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (including Health Savings Account options)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Days Off starting at 15 days annually, from day one
• Eight paid holidays and one paid personal day annually
• Up to $3000 for continuing education expenses

Swope Health is an equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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