Registered Dental Hygienist

Smile Programs-mobile dentists; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit package (health, dental, vision)

Unique work experience

Flexible scheduling

Evenings and weekends off

Job summary

Smile Programs-mobile dentists is looking for a Full-Time Registered Dental Hygienist in Cincinnati, OH to provide dental care to underserved children. Enjoy evenings, weekends, and summers off, while working a school day schedule of about 6–7 hours per day. Qualifications include an active RDH license and 1+ years’ experience. The role offers a competitive pay of $40-$50 per hour, health benefits, and the use of state-of-the-art dental equipment. Join us in making a difference!

Qualifications

• Must hold active RDH license.
• 1+ years’ experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
• Valid driver license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with oral health management of all patients.
• Verify patient identity prior to treatment.
• Obtain oral health assessments for patients.
• Review patient medical history.
• Provide oral hygiene services per best practices.
• Document dental services on patient charts.

Skills

Active RDH license

1+ years' experience as a RDH

Valid driver license and reliable transportation

Ability to work well with others

Current CPR (BLS) certification

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Job description

Overview

Dentistry with a work-life balance

Make a difference while doing what you love

If you’re looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let’s talk.

Ohio Dental Outreach, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Full-Time Registered Dental Hygienist in Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school.

Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Qualifications:

• Must hold active RDH license
• 1+ years’ experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist
• Valid driver license, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to schools across counties
• Works well with others (both children and adults)
• Current CPR (BLS) certification
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Responsibilities:

• Assist with oral health management of all patients-being a team player at all times
• Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment, place your initials on the medical chart indicating that verification was made.
• Obtain oral health assessment of each patient [new-baseline; follow-up patient]
• Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information
• Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards.
• Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist
• Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g. tooth brushing, flossing)+)
• Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart.
• Daily travel to and from school sites

Ohio Dental Outreach Offers:

• Evenings, weekends and summers off!
• Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
• Benefit package (health, dental, vision)
• Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
• Full and part time positions
• $40-$50 per hour
• State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
• Latest technology & digital radiography

Smile Programs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.