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Dental Hygienist Jobs
| Company | Compass Health Network |
| Address | , Butler, Mo |
| Employment type | FULL_TIME |
| Salary | $45 an hour |
| Expires | 2023-07-12 |
| Posted at | 1 year ago |
Compensation: $45.00/hour
Due to critical service need of the communities we serve, we are offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus.* We are eager to continue to provide quality and compassionate care in our service areas and need you to make this happen!
The main purpose of the Dental Hygienist role is to ensure the delivery of quality dental services and to eliminate oral disease through preventive
education, early intervention and comprehensive dental care. Positively influence healthy behaviors through outreach programs within our communities.
- This is a full-time position working Tuesday-Friday 7:30am-6:00pm
Responsibilities Include:
- Assist in Education/Promote oral health through presentations in local schools, civic organizations, community programs and various other entities
- Promote and assist with the implementation of the Preventive Services Program (PSP) in local schools
- Follow OSHA and CDC infection control guidelines
- Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
- Assist with meeting Compass Health’s production, and encounter goals by provider
- Works closely with providing dentist to meet the oral health care needs of the patient
- Coordinate with team members to provide emergency care to patients
- Other duties as assigned
- Counsel patients about nutrition and its impact on oral health
- Educate patients about appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
- Remove calculus and plaque from all surfaces of patient’s teeth
- Assess oral health conditions
- Take dental radiographs diagnosed by dentist
- Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions
- Dental charting accurately reflecting procedures and encounters
- Work in sterilization lab area
- Perform head and neck inspection, along with intra oral and extra oral examination
- Perform patient screenings
- Professional communication amongst team, and patients
- Take and record blood pressure and pulse
- Make impressions of patient’s teeth for study casts
- Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
- Perform oral cancer screening
- Review of health history
- Applying preventive materials to patients’ teeth (sealants, fluoride)
- Reviews and follows all dental clinic protocols, policies, and procedures
Misc.
- Travel to other dental clinics, as needed
Job Requirements
- Associate’s degree in dental hygiene required
- Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene preferred
- Computer literate in electronic mail, word processing, and office management system software
- A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage upon hire (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire) required
- Demonstrates professional commitment to providing services to underserved persons
QUALIFICATION(S): LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Dental Hygienist in the state of Missouri required
Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve. Our mission is “Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.”
Why join us?
We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here. Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees.
At Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization:
- Advancement opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mentor opportunities
- Paid time off & Paid Holidays
- Scholarship program
- Professional development
- NHSC Loan Repayment Participant
- Headspace Access
- Licensure supervision
- Competitive benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look forward to meeting you!
- Signing bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.
Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.
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