Dental Hygienist

CareSTL Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays per year

Full benefits package

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join their team in St. Louis, Missouri. This role is focused on improving community oral health through patient assessments, providing dental cleanings, and conducting health education programs. Applicants must have a degree in Dental Hygiene and a current Missouri license. The position offers a full benefits package and emphasizes commitment to equitable care for all patients.

Qualifications

• Must have either a certificate or Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited school.
• Must have a current license issued by the State of Missouri.
• 1-4 years experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient’s present oral condition and provide cancer screenings.
• Scale and polish teeth, providing evaluations and deep cleaning as needed.
• Conduct dental health promotional programs and distribute health literature.

Skills

Oral cancer screening

Periodontal assessment

Patient education

Health promotion programs

Education

Certificate or Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene

State license in Missouri

Job description

Overview

CareSTL Health is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our team! The Dental Hygienist is committed to serving through strong team leadership the improvement of the oral health and habits of our community.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following information is considered the definition of essential functions but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The Dental Hygienist may be reassigned duties and responsibilities at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other staffing reasons.

• Assess patient’s present oral condition, provide oral cancer screen and periodontal assessment.
• Scale and polish teeth. Provide periodontal evaluation and deep cleaning if required.
• Provide caries risk assessment and determine patient’s health risk behaviors including tobacco usage and alcohol consumption.
• Provide detailed oral health care instructions to include appropriate age education and behavior counseling.
• Conduct dental health promotional programs, and disease screenings, distribute appropriate health promotion literature

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Must have either a certificate or Bachelors Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited school of Dental Hygiene
• Must have a current license issued by the State of Missouri

• Experience: 1-4 yrs experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact required

Additional Information

• Clinic hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Full benefits package.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

*We believe that health care is right and not a privilege. At CARESTL HEALTH we are an equal opportunity employer healthcare center. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, national origin, and religion, veteran, or disability status.*