Dental Hygienist

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Walton (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking a dedicated dental hygienist to provide preventive and periodontal care within a collaborative clinical team environment.

You will perform prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, take digital radiographs, assess periodontal status, educate patients on oral hygiene, apply fluoride and sealants, and maintain accurate clinical documentation. The role emphasizes infection control, patient relationships, and professional care.

Qualifications

• Dental hygiene licensure/credential required to practice.
• Strong clinical skills in preventive and periodontal therapy.
• Competence with digital radiography.
• Excellent patient communication and education skills.
• Accurate documentation and attention to detail.
• Professional approach and commitment to infection prevention.

Responsibilities

• Perform prophylaxis and complete scaling and root planing.
• Take digital radiographs.
• Conduct comprehensive periodontal assessments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Apply fluoride and place dental sealants.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation.
• Uphold strict infection control and safety standards.
• Build trust and maintain long-term patient relationships.

Skills

Dental licensure

Clinical skills

Digital radiography

Patient communication

Documentation

Infection control

Job description

Provide high-quality, patient-centered preventive and periodontal care in a collaborative dental team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform prophylaxis and complete scaling and root planing
• Take digital radiographs
• Conduct comprehensive periodontal assessments
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care
• Apply fluoride and place dental sealants
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation
• Uphold strict infection control and safety standards
• Build trust and maintain long-term patient relationships

Qualifications & Skills

• Dental hygiene licensure/credential required to practice
• Strong clinical skills in preventive and periodontal therapy
• Competence with digital radiography
• Excellent patient communication and education skills
• Accurate documentation and attention to detail
• Professional approach and commitment to infection prevention