School Based Dental Hygienist

The HealthCare Connection, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Health Insurance and Rewards Program

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer 0

10 Paid Holidays

Student Loan Forgiveness - FQHC/NHSC

Résumé du poste

The HealthCare Connection is hiring a Dental Hygienist at multiple locations in Lincoln Heights, OH. This role focuses on delivering preventive dental care, patient education, and comprehensive hygienist procedures in a supportive team environment.

Our team emphasizes accessible, quality care with opportunities for part-time or full-time schedules, bonus benefits, and ongoing professional development. A CSC patient-centered approach guides daily practice and collaboration with dentists and staff.

Qualifications

• RDH license in Ohio (current)
• CPR certification current
• Ongoing CEUs to maintain licensure
• High School Diploma or GED completed

Responsabilités

• Perform dental assessments, cleanings, polishing, fluoride/varnish applications, and X-rays
• Educate patients and families on oral hygiene and risk prevention
• Provide chair-side assistance during dental procedures as needed
• Document patient history, conditions, and procedures thoroughly
• Prepare dental impressions and study casts
• Assist with walk-in patients and emergency protocols
• Maintain cleanliness and function of operatories and dental equipment
• Support front office duties as needed (triage, phones, etc.)

Connaissances

Dental hygiene

Patient education

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Formation

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Ohio

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Organization: The HealthCare Connection (THCC)

Location: Lincoln Heights, OH (Northern Hamilton County)

PART TIME AND FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES!

Multiple Locations:

• School Based Health
• Lincoln Heights
• Mt. Healthy

About The HealthCare Connection

Founded in 1967, The HealthCare Connection was Ohio's first Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Our mission is to provide quality and accessible primary healthcare services through community responsive approaches that address financial, geographic, and other barriers to care for residents of northern Hamilton County and surrounding areas. THCC is proudly recognized as a Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), the highest level of recognition attainable for quality care.

We boast two primary care locations and 6 school-based health centers providing quality value-based care for over 20,000 patients. We provide services in Primary Care, Infectious Disease, Substance Use, Integrated Behavioral Health, Dental Services, Women's Health, and Pharmacy.

• **SIGN ON BONUS**
• Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness through NHSC & FQHC programs
• Health Insurance and Rewards Program
• Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness - FQHC/NHSC Site

Position Summary

The Healthcare Connection is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our team. The Dental Hygienist plays a key role in delivering high-quality oral health care, patient education, and preventive services to our community. This position is responsible for performing professional dental hygiene procedures, including oral examinations, prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, application of preventive materials, and patient instruction in oral hygiene practices. This role works collaboratively with dentists and other healthcare professionals to ensure excellent patient care in alignment with The Healthcare Connection's mission of providing accessible, affordable, and quality care to all.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform dental assessments, cleanings, polishing, fluoride/varnish applications, and X-rays
• Educate patients and families on oral hygiene and risk prevention
• Provide chair-side assistance during dental procedures as needed
• Document patient history, conditions, and procedures thoroughly and accurately
• Prepare dental impressions and study casts
• Assist with walk-in patients and emergency protocols
• Maintain cleanliness and function of operatories and dental equipment
• Use downtime to restock and prepare exam areasSupport general front office duties as needed (triage, phones, etc.)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) - State of Ohio
• Current CPR Certification
• Ongoing CEUs to maintain licensure and stay current in dental practices

Equal Employment Opportunity/Drug-Free Workplace

The HealthCare Connection is focused on creating a community that promotes dignity and respect for employees, patients and other community members. THCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, military status, or other characteristics protected by law and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

THCC will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check and a drug screen.