Dental Hygienist

Henderson County Rural Health Center DBA Eagle View Community Health System; Oquawka (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EagleView Community Health System in Monmouth, IL, is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist to deliver preventive dental care in our FQHC setting.

You will perform hygiene assessments, cleanings, fluoride treatments, educate patients, and maintain accurate records while adhering to infection control standards and community health goals.

Join a multidisciplinary team committed to underserved populations and participate in outreach programs to promote oral health in the community.

Qualifications

• Valid Dental Hygienist license in Illinois.
• Experience in FQHC or community health setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of dental hygiene procedures, techniques, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to providing compassionate care to underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental hygiene assessments, including reviewing patient medical histories and conducting oral cancer screenings.
• Provide preventive dental care such as cleanings, scaling, root planing, and fluoride treatments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques and preventive care to maintain optimal oral health.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in compliance with FQHC standards and regulations.
• Ensure infection control protocols and safety standards are strictly followed.
• Participate in community outreach and education programs to promote oral health awareness.

Skills

Dental hygiene procedures

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Organization:EagleView Community Health System (FQHC)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our team at our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Monmouth, IL. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality dental hygiene care to our diverse patient population, promoting oral health and disease prevention in a community-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental hygiene assessments, including reviewing patient medical histories and conducting oral cancer screenings.
• Provide preventive dental care such as cleanings, scaling, root planing, and fluoride treatments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques and preventive care to maintain optimal oral health.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in compliance with FQHC standards and regulations.
• Ensure infection control protocols and safety standards are strictly followed.
• Participate in community outreach and education programs to promote oral health awareness.

Qualifications

• Valid Dental Hygienist license in the state of Illinois.
• Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or similar community health setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of dental hygiene procedures, techniques, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to providing compassionate care to underserved populations.