Temporary Dental Hygienist - Maternity Leave Coverage

Oak Hills Family Dental; Parkville (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Continuing education

Job summary

Oak Hills Family Dental is seeking a Dental Hygienist for a temporary maternity leave assignment in Kansas City, MO. The position offers a regular hygiene schedule within a supported practice network, with access to mentorship and education resources.

The successful candidate will hold a Missouri dental hygiene license and a relevant degree, and will provide comprehensive patient care while maintaining thorough medical histories and documentation.

Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in Missouri and an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene (where required)
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
• CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dental hygiene care to patients.
• Work as part of a patient care team with mentor support.
• Maintain patient records and educate patients on oral health.

Skills

Dental hygiene procedures

Patient care

Communication

CPR Certification

Education

Missouri dental hygiene license

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene

Tools

Velscope

Diagnodent

Digital x-rays

Electronic health records

Job description

Oak Hills Family Dental is seeking a Dental Hygienist for a temporary maternity leave assignment in Kansas City, MO. The position offers a regular hygiene schedule within a supported practice network, with access to mentorship and education resources.

The successful candidate will hold a Missouri dental hygiene license and a relevant degree, and will provide comprehensive patient care while maintaining thorough medical histories and documentation.