Dental Hygienist

Central Ozarks Medical Center; Richland (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Ozarks Medical Center is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to perform essential dental hygiene services, including examinations and oral health education. Candidates must be licensed in Missouri and CPR certified. The role involves patient education and routine screenings, requiring excellent customer service skills.

The position entails travel to various COMC locations, so a valid Missouri driver's license is necessary. This is a full-time opportunity with responsibilities primarily on weekdays.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed to practice dental hygiene in Missouri.
• Must be CPR certified or obtain certification during probation.
• Ability to respond to customer inquiries effectively.
• Physical ability to lift or move over 50 pounds.
• Valid Missouri driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide oral examinations and patient charting.
• Offer periodontal probing and charting.
• Conduct dental health education programs.
• Screen for routine blood pressure.
• Maintain updated medical histories.

Skills

Dental hygiene

Customer service

CPR certification

Microsoft Office

Education

GED or high school diploma with Dental Hygiene graduation

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities: Perform those educational, preventive and therapeutic services necessary to detect and treat dental and periodontal problems. Organize maintain and provide oral health education programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide oral examinations and patient charting.
• Provide periodontal probing and charting.
• Placement and removal of periodontal packs.
• Provide oral health instruction and dietary analysis.
• Other duties as may be required during the performance of initial and recall exams.
• Provide routine blood pressure screenings.
• Maintain medical history update.
• Participate in health fairs or classroom education as required.
• Responsible for inventory and assisting in the ordering of dental health promotion items.
• Perform other related duties.

Qualifications

Qualifications Requirements: Currently licensed to practice dental hygiene in Missouri. Must be CPR certified or become certified during probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with COMC.

Education and/or experience: Must have GED or be a graduate from high school and an approved school of Dental Hygiene.

Language Skills: Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers. Ability to effectively present information to the supporting Dentist.

Mathematical Skills: Knowledge of fundamental math, adding machine, calculator, and Microsoft office.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Other Skills and Abilities: Excellent customer service skills.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This includes moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting or moving over 50 pounds of weight.

Travel Requirement: To fulfill the responsibility of the position travel to all COMC locations may be required. Employee must have valid Missouri driver’s license and availability of a motor vehicle. Overnight travel may also be required in specific incidences of training, conferences, etc.

Additional Information

Job Type: Full time

Monday- Friday

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