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DENTAL HYGIENIST: $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Job Summary: A community health center hygienist goes beyond traditional clinical duties by focusing on preventive care, education, and public health initiatives, impacting underserved populations.

* Loan Repayment Program = up to $50K loan repayment with a 2-year commitment for both Dentists and Hygienists.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Conduct oral health assessments, including periodontal charting, cancer screenings, and caries risk assessments.
  2. Perform dental cleanings (prophylaxis), scaling, and root planning for periodontal patients.
  3. Administer fluoride treatments and apply sealants to prevent decay, especially in children.
  4. Take, develop, and interpret dental radiographs (X-rays).
  5. Screen for systemic diseases with oral manifestations (e.g., diabetes, HIV/AIDS, nutritional deficiencies).
  6. Assist in triaging dental emergencies and referring patients to dentists for further care.
  7. Educate and counsel patients on proper oral hygiene practices.
  8. Participate, organize, and collaborate with schools and public health agencies to identify and address oral health disparities in the community.
  9. Work closely with dentists, physicians, social workers, and nutritionists to provide holistic patient care.
  10. Responsible for administrative duties involving patient records, sending out referrals and prior authorizations, and assisting the Dental Coordinator with grant writing details and applications.
  11. Ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control protocols.
  12. Job Duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task efficiently.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent computer and typing skills.
  • Must be able to work well with a diverse population of persons and individuals with low income.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Current licensure as a Dental Hygienist in the State of Iowa.
  • Professional dental hygiene experience in public health services is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand for long periods of time.
  • Manual Dexterity

If you are interested in this position, please apply and submit your resume to https://promisechc.org/careers/. Those who submit their resume and complete the application through https://promisechc.org/careers/ are given priority in the hiring process. If you choose to submit your resume through Handshake, please make sure your preferred email and contact phone number are included. Thank you.