Dental Hygienist Supervisor

Partnership Health Center Inc; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Loan forgiveness

Retirement plan contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Partnership Health Center (PHC) in Missoula, MT is seeking a Dental Supervisor to provide dental hygienist services in the PHC Dental Clinic and satellite locations, and to serve as a liaison between PHC leadership and the dental team to ensure smooth, efficient practice operations.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in dental hygiene, MT license, current BLS, and at least two years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of dental hygiene practices and charting.
• Experience using electronic health records.
• Ability to supervise staff and lead quality improvement.
• Ability to communicate in English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Supervise dental assistants and hygienists; delegate work and schedule staff.
• Manage provider, staff, and patient schedules for optimal care.
• Provide direct patient care: screening, assessment, calculus removal, instruction.
• Maintain patient charts and PHC electronic records.
• Coordinate dental referrals with PHC and community providers.

Skills

Dental hygiene care

Electronic health records

Office software

Education

Dental Hygiene Program graduate

Montana Dental Hygiene License

Job description

• Location 401 Railroad St.,Missoula, MT, 59802,United States
• Base Pay $37.45 - $45.90 / Hour
• Employee Type Exempt - FT
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Priority Application Date: September 17, 2026 by5:00 PM (Mountain Time)

Complete applications with required attachments received by the 'Priority Application Date' will be guaranteed consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

CURRENT EMPLOYEES STARTING RATE MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM ADVERTISED RANGE.

Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!

Partnership Health Center (PHC), 2019 and 2022 winner of the Employer of Choice Award for Missoula, and 2022 winner of the Montana Employer of Choice Award, offers impeccable, integrated services to over 18,000 individuals and families. A 14-site, Federally Qualified Health Center in Missoula County, PHC fulfills its mission through the provision of a full range of primary care services - medical, dental, behavioral health, and an on-site pharmacy with a dedication to attending to the social determinants of health. Please visit our website to see the amazing benefits you will receive by joining our team such as medical (no cost for employee), dental, and vision insurance, loan forgiveness, retirement plan contributions, and generous paid sick and vacation time.

DEFINITION: Performs duties as a Dental Supervisor for Partnership Health Center (PHC), providing Dental Hygienist services in the PHC Dental Clinic or satellite clinics and serving as a liaison between PHC Leadership and Dental Team members to ensure smooth and efficient practice operations.

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE : Thorough knowledge of dental office and dental hygiene practices, procedures and techniques. Thorough knowledge of dental terminology and charting practices. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of dental health promotion and prevention. Basic knowledge of Federal and OSHA regulations for dental clinics. Basic knowledge of principles and practices of staff supervision. Basic knowledge of PHC policies. Working knowledge of Healthcare Professional Basic Life Support (BLS) guidelines. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of HIPAA compliance guidelines. Working knowledge of the PHC Corporate Compliance Guidelines.

SKILLS : Skill in providing dental hygiene care to patients including dental cleanings and patient education. Skill in the use of electronic health records. Skill in the use of office computer technologies and software.

ABILITIES : Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population. Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary health care team. Ability to gather and analyze quality data and make appropriate recommendations to the dental care team.Ability to effectively communicate in English orally and in writing. Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality. Ability to lead staff in continuous efforts to improve quality productivity and effectiveness. Ability to be culturally sensitive to the needs of the medically indigent. Ability to respond to new client needs. Ability to work effectively in a dynamic clinic environment and to handle multiple demands and responsibilities. Ability to effectively supervise employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Associate’s degree required. Degrees best suited to this position are health care administration, public health, and community health. Requires graduation from an accredited Dental Hygiene Program.

EXPERIENCE: Requires a minimum of two years of experience working as a dental hygienist.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Subject to passing a criminal background investigation that will require fingerprinting. Requires a current license to practice dental hygiene in the state of Montana. Requires a current Healthcare Professional BLS certification. Requires immunizations or proof of immunity to certain infectious diseases and a TB test. New employees will be asked to volunteer vaccination status for required vaccines upon hire and will be offered assistance during hiring to receive necessary immunizations. Employees who have not received the vaccines required for their positions or who are unwilling to voluntarily provide vaccination status for required vaccines will receive a reasonable accommodation where such accommodation does not require an undue hardship or endanger the health or safely of any person.

Summary

REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Provides supervision for the dental assistants and hygienists. Delegates work; oversees daily workflow; schedules staff and monitors staff time. Provides training for new hires and regular staff and maintains training records. Participates in disciplinary actions and hiring decisions.

Actively manage provider, staff, and patient schedules to ensure optimal care experiences and efficient practice operations.

Provides direct patient care including screening and assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, removes calculus and plaque from all surfaces of the teeth, oral hygiene instruction, and other related hygiene, assisting and preventative services.

Maintains patient charts, clinic progress notes, and PHC clinic electronic records.

Coordinates dental referral services between PHC and community providers.

Works with PHC Dental Director to maintain dental supply inventory and manage clinic budget.

Ensures compliance and implementation of applicable regulatory and practice policies and protocols.

Works with PHC Management to coordinate outreach activities.

Conducts and participates in PHC staff meetings. Promotes Team concept, principles of practice. Exemplifies PHC mission and values.

OTHER DUTIES:

Performs related work as required or directed.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of the PHC Dental Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Serves as a supervisor over hygienists, dental assistants, and sterilization technicians. May act as a preceptor for dental hygiene students.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Works with the public seeking dental care; works closely with PHC and community health care providers, dental volunteers, and all PHC staff. Acts as an expert in a professional field to inform people of their oral health status and problems and to influence patients to comply with oral health care recommendations.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The work requires lifting of supply boxes in the medium range (up to 30 pounds); requires exposure to x-ray equipment. The employee may risk exposure to biohazards (ex. blood and disinfectant chemicals), and communicable diseases. Work is performed walking, bending or standing much of the time. Requires driving to remote satellite clinic locations. May require working occasional evenings and Saturday clinic hours. This position is not eligible for remote work.