Dental Hygienist

Distinctive Dental Solutions; Nixa (MO); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 55.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Six paid holidays

PTO

Continuing education

1:1 mentorship

Strong clinical resources

Descripción de la vacante

Distinctive Dental Solutions is seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist in Missouri to deliver preventive care and educate patients within a Heartland Dental supported network. You will work with a collaborative team to provide outstanding patient experiences and maintain comprehensive patient records.

The role offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, PTO, and access to continuing education and a strong mentorship program.

Formación

• Current dental hygienist license in Missouri and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene.
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, patient screening and history documentation.
• CPR Certification.

Responsabilidades

• Provide preventive dental hygiene care to patients.
• Educate patients on oral health and home care.
• Maintain accurate medical histories and charting.
• Collaborate with the dental team to deliver quality care.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Clinical teamwork

Infection control

Educación

Missouri dental hygiene license

Associate or Bachelor in dental hygiene

Herramientas

Velscope

Diagnodent

Digital scanner

Digital X-rays

EMR systems

Descripción del empleo

Dental Hygienist

Distinctive Dental Solutions

Part-Time

Location: 1316 East Independence StreetSpringfield, Missouri 65804

Why Distinctive Dental Solutions?

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies. All Heartland Dental supported doctors and hygienists are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.

Hygienists in CT, MD, NC, NV and WA work for a supported professional corporation (PC) and are not employed by Heartland Dental.

As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll be recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate. You’ll be an integral member of the patient care team, giving your patients the time and care they need, deserve and desire. With best-in-class support through our robust Hygiene mentor program and unparalleled educational offerings to enhance your clinical skills – you’ll be 100% supported as you provide exceptional lifetime care to your patients!

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off)
• Continuing education to provide you opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients.
• Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips.
• Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

About Distinctive Dental Solutions

Like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. With the support of a practice manager, a highly trained team on site, coupled with a vast network of experts across the nation, you’ll be completely connected to all the resources and support of Heartland Dental.

• Join a 12person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community

Minimum Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in Missouriand an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (where required)
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
• CPR Certification

Preferred Experience

• New graduates and experienced hygienists are encouraged to apply.
• Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients’ dental health
• Clinical needs as required by office

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/ Doctor/ Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person)periodically throughout the year
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.

Who is Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non‑clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.