Registered Dental Hygienist - Part Time/ Full Time

Desertsagehealthcenters; Mountain Home (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

10 paid holidays

Retirement plan

Loan repayment for some roles

Paid time off

Job summary

A community health center in Mountain Home, Idaho, seeks a Registered Dental Hygienist to develop dental health programs and deliver clinical services. Your role will involve conducting oral exams, educating the community, and collaborating with schools and agencies. The ideal candidate will be licensed in Idaho and possess effective communication skills. This full-time position comes with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist in Idaho, including local anesthesia administration credentials.
• Ability to carry equipment weighing approximately 40 pounds.
• Experience working with minorities or disadvantaged groups is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate dental health programs.
• Conduct oral exams and evaluate dental needs.
• Teach dental health skills to individuals and groups.

Skills

Clinical care

Health education

Community program planning

Effective communication

Education

Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist in Idaho

Tools

Electronic dental records

Job description

# **We're Different. In a Good Way.**You don’t have to choose between meaningful work and a supportive workplace. At Desert Sage Health Centers, you’ll be part of a team that values balance, respects your time, and works together to improve the health of our communities. Whether you’re early in your career or bringing experience, you’ll find purpose, stability, and a culture that genuinely takes care of its people.In our communities, coworkers and patients are often neighbors, friends, and family, and we treat each other accordingly. We’re known for reasonable schedules, a collaborative team environment, and a commitment to continuous improvement.We offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and life insurance; 10 paid holidays; a retirement plan; loan repayment for some roles; and paid time off.## **Your Future Starts Here**Imagine a workplace where your ideas are heard, your time is respected, and your professional development is a priority. We foster a culture of open communication and flexibility, ensuring that you can balance your responsibilities while still contributing to exciting projects.If you’re looking for a place where you can thrive, innovate, and grow, look no further. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.**Job Description:****POSITION SUMMARY:**Develop, implement, and evaluate dental health programs to protect and promote oral health of clients. Perform clinical dental health care services.**PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Clinical care—Identifies and evaluates dental needs of individuals by conducting a dental history and reviewing their medical history; conducts oral exams of the hard and soft tissue of the mouth checking for decay, plaque accumulation and other anomalies; evaluates periodontal health by probing; performs scaling and root planing; administers oral prophylaxis and topical fluoride treatments; discusses causes and solutions to oral hygiene problems with patients; checks and maintains dental equipment and sharpens and sterilizes instruments.* Health Education—Presents to or provides dental educational materials to schools, community groups, and other interested parties. Plan/schedule/conduct in-service dental health programs. Teaches skills to individuals and groups for effective plaque removal.* Reviews annual dental objectives and maintains electronic dental records; plans, develops, and conducts dental health surveys and uses results to evaluate program effectiveness; reviews inventory of dental supplies and education material.* Program planning/operations—Assesses community dental health needs and helps develop and evaluate programs to meet those needs; coordinates program services with communities, schools, various agencies, and organizations to avoid duplication and to augment existing services.**PERFORMANCE STANDARDS/CRITERIA:*** Performs clinical/dental services at an average rate of at least one patient per hour.* Provides clinical/dental services to at least 700 - 800 individuals over a twelve month period.* Follow and implement all CLIA, OSHA, and HIPAA policies and procedures.* Awareness/acceptance of cultural competency and sensitivity aspects.* Possess and utilize good and effective communication skills.* Responsible to learn and implement the DSHC electronic dental record (EDR) program following health center policies.* Merit increases will be based on random chart reviews, patient satisfaction, lab recording, call-backs, *team* participation and implementation/participation in PCMH standards as applicable to dental services. Productivity may also be used to evaluate consideration for pay adjustments.**Other:**Ability to travel as needed. Employee knows DSHC’s 5 core values and demonstrates the specific valued behaviors on a daily basis.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*** Licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist in Idaho, including local anesthesia administration credentials* Willing and able to carry equipment weighing approximately 40 pounds.* Licensed Idaho driver with dependable car.**SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION:**CEO & Dental Director/Staff dentist as assigned.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:*** Public health experience.* Experience working with minorities or disadvantaged groups.* Educator experience with individuals and groups.* Demonstrated knowledge of current dental practice.* Bicultural/bilingual or experience working with Hispanic population.### Desert Sage Health Centers | Equal Opportunity EmployerYou don’t have to choose between meaningful work and a supportive workplace. At Desert Sage Health Centers, you’ll be part of a team that values balance, respects your time, and works together to improve the health of our communities. Whether you’re early in your career or bringing experience, you’ll find purpose, stability, and a culture that genuinely takes care of its people.In our communities, coworkers and patients are often neighbors, friends, and family, and we treat each other accordingly. We’re known for reasonable schedules, a collaborative team environment, and a commitment to continuous improvement.We offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and life insurance; 10 paid holidays; a retirement plan; loan repayment for some roles; and paid time off.Drop off a resume and we'll be in touch if we find a role that seems like a good match.