Dental Hygienist (Eastgate)

HealthSource of Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 104,000 - 150,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Opportunity for student loan repayment

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a licensed Dental Hygienist to coordinate patient intake, perform dental procedures, and assess oral health. Applicants must be graduates of an ADA accredited school and have a valid license. The position offers a competitive salary and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist by the Ohio Board of Dental Examiners.
• 1-2 years dental experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient intake and prepares for exam functions.
• Performs adult and pediatric prophylaxis.
• Takes patients’ vital signs and needed radiographs.

Skills

Patient intake coordination

Vital signs measurement

Dental procedures

Education

ADA accredited dental hygiene school graduate

Job description

Dental Hygienist – $15,000 Sign on Bonus!

Location: Cincinnati, OH • Salary: $104,000.00 – $150,400.00

As an employee of HealthSource of Ohio, you may apply for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program (LRP). This unique benefit offers you, the Registered Dental Hygienist, an opportunity to have your student loans repaid while earning a competitive salary, in exchange for providing health care in urban, rural, or tribal communities with limited access to care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient intake and preparation for exam functions in a constant, steady fashion. Maintains organization and sets priorities to facilitate patient flow. Prepares the dental operatory for the specific procedures.
• Performs adult and pediatric prophylaxis.
• Takes patient’s vital signs and any radiographs needed for the exam, which may include a panorex, a full mouth series, bitewings, periapical or occlusal radiographs.
• Conducts preliminary exam for dental decay, charts DMF teeth, and assesses OHI.
• Completes root planning and scaling procedures, completes topical fluoride application, applies sealants, completes dental recall procedures for adults and children.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ADA accredited dental hygiene school and licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist by the Ohio Board of Dental Examiners.
• 1-2 years dental experience preferred.

HealthSource of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran