Dental Hygienist

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

PTO

Paid holidays

Competitive benefits

Mentorship

Continuing education

Clinical support

Supportive team

Community focus

Patient-centered care

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Kokomo, IN is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join a dedicated dental team. You will perform hygiene procedures, screenings, and documentation while educating patients on lifelong oral health and working with advanced tools like digital scanners and x-rays.

This role requires Indiana licensure, an associate or bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene, CPR, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dental Hygienist in Indiana with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of dental procedures and patient management
• CPR certification
• Strong communication and team-oriented skills

Responsibilities

• Performing dental hygiene procedures, patient screenings, and medical history documentation
• Educating patients to promote lifelong oral health
• Working with advanced tools such as digital scanners and x-rays
• Maintaining clinical autonomy and delivering personalized care

Skills

Patient management

Dental procedure knowledge

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene

CPR certification

Job description

Join a dedicated dental team as a Dental Hygienist, providing exceptional patient care in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Performing dental hygiene procedures, patient screenings, and medical history documentation
• Educating patients to promote lifelong oral health
• Working with advanced tools such as digital scanners and x-rays
• Maintaining clinical autonomy and delivering personalized care

Qualifications

• Licensed Dental Hygienist in Indiana with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of dental procedures and patient management
• CPR certification
• Strong communication and team-oriented skills

Preferred Skills And Attributes

• Experience with dental technology and electronic medical records
• Desire for continuous learning and professional growth
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 45 pounds and prolonged sitting/standing

Benefits And Environment

• Work/life balance schedule, PTO, paid holidays, and competitive benefits
• Access to mentorship, continuing education, and clinical support
• Supportive team with a focus on community and patient-centered care