Dental Hygienist- Doniphan, MO

Naylor Medical Clinic; Doniphan (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Naylor Medical Clinic in Missouri seeks a licensed Dental Hygienist to provide preventive care under supervision. You will perform scaling, sealants, radiographs, and patient education, while maintaining accurate records and contributing to outreach programs.

Must hold Missouri license, complete ADA exams, maintain BLS, and present a professional demeanor. The role includes full-time hours and collaboration with the dental team to deliver quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Training/degree from an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
• Pass clinical and national exams conducted by ADA JCNDE.
• Active Missouri licensure and BLS certification.
• Motivated to serve patients with professional appearance and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Scale and polish teeth; apply sealants; perform periodontal procedures.
• Take radiographs as prescribed by the Dentist.
• Provide tele-dentistry services when necessary.
• Administer nitrous oxide analgesia and local anesthesia under supervision.
• Record keeping and patient education on prevention.
• Take vital signs and assist during outreach programs.

Skills

Patient care

Tact and patience

Professional appearance

Team collaboration

Education

Dental Hygiene degree

Missouri licensure

BLS Certification

ADA JCNDE exams eligibility

Tools

Radiography equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

POSITION IDENTIFICATION

The Dental Hygienist is licensed to practice in the state of Missouri. He/she may work under general supervision, direct supervision, and indirect supervision with the supervising Dentist responsible for patient care. All employed Dental Hygienist will be ultimately responsible to the Chief Operations Officer.

Job Description – Dental Hygienist

Status: Full Time

POSITION IDENTIFICATION

The Dental Hygienist is licensed to practice in the state of Missouri. He/she may work under general supervision, direct supervision, and indirect supervision with the supervising Dentist responsible for patient care. All employed Dental Hygienist will be ultimately responsible to the Chief Operations Officer.

RESPONSIBILIES

The Dental Hygienist, May Provide The Following Treatment

Under General Supervision

• Scale and polish teeth (prophylaxis).
• Apply dental sealants.
• Periodontal scaling and root planning, debridement, and curettage (without local anesthesia).Nonsurgical periodontal procedures.
• Obtain radiographs as prescribed by the Dentist.
• Provide tele-dentistry services when necessary.

Indirect Supervision

• Administer nitrous oxide analgesia.
• Administer local anesthesia.
• All procedures allowed under general supervision

Additional Responsibilities

• Assess dental conditions and needs of patients using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and periodontal charting.
• Deliver direct patient care using established dental hygiene procedures.
• Make impressions of patients’ teeth for study cast.
• Record keeping.
• Document patient dental history and chief complaint.
• Record and report pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff.
• Document lab procedures and ensure follow up on results.
• Teach patients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease through proper diet and oral homecare.
• Clean and sterilize instruments.
• Dental outreach- participate when required in out of the office programs during dental outreach events.
• Take vital signs.
• Perform other duties, as required.

Qualifications

• Possess the amount of training and/or degree from an accredited school of Dental Hygiene.
• Pass a clinical exam and national exam administered by the American Dental Association’s Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations.
• Active Missouri licensure.
• BLS – Basic Life Support
• Must be motivated to serve the needs of patients and perform services to benefit people and Missouri Highlands Health Care.
• Must possess and utilize tact and patience.
• Must possess a clean and neat professional appearance as well as good hygiene habits.