Temp-PRN Dental Hygienist

Maple City Health Care Center; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive workplace culture

Opportunity to impact community healthcare

Job summary

Maple City Health Care Center (MCHCC) in Goshen, Indiana, seeks a dedicated dental hygienist to perform patient screenings, educate patients, and provide prophylactic treatments. Candidates must possess Indiana Dental Hygienist Licensure and have documented supervisory hours. Emphasis on bilingual skills and a collaborative work environment.

We offer a supportive culture, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community healthcare. Candidates should be committed to inclusivity and effective interpersonal communication.

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Responsibilities

• Performs patient screening procedures
• Educates patients and caregivers
• Performs age-appropriate prophylactic treatments
• Performs periodontal treatments
• Exposes and interprets dental x-rays
• Documents dental and periodontal charting
• Maintains supplies, equipment and inventory
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills

Skills

Bilingual: Spanish/English

Collaborative work commitment

Effective interpersonal skills

Education

Indiana Dental Hygienist Licensure

2,000 documented hours working under supervision

1-3 years of previous experience as a dental hygienist

Job description

Job Summary

Maple City Health Care Center (MCHCC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to improving our community’s health by making quality comprehensive healthcare accessible to all. We strive for a healthy community where everyone is cared for.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs patient screening procedures
• Educates patients and caregivers
• Performs age-appropriate prophylactic treatments
• Performs periodontal treatments
• Exposes and interprets dental x-rays
• Documents dental and periodontal charting
• Maintains supplies, equipment and inventory
• Other duties that support our shared work, as assigned
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills

Required Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual: Spanish/English strongly preferred
• Commitment to work collaboratively within the organization
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills

Education and Experience

• Indiana Dental Hygienist Licensure
• 2,000 documented hours working under the supervision of a dentist
• One to three years of previous experience as a dental hygienist preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
• Ability to perform prolonged or extensive standing and walking
• Ability to perform considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
• Ability to perform prolonged periods of time in front of a computer
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this work
• We are required by federal law to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the healthcare experience in our community

Equal Opportunity Employer

Maple City Health Care Center is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and the patients we serve.