OLV Human Services is hiring for a full-time Dental Hygienist!

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus Included!!•
Paid in 4 installments of $1,000 at 3 months of service, $1,000 at 6 months of service, $1,500 after 1 year of service, and $1,500 after 18 months of service*
If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and are dedicated to providing exceptional dental care, we invite you to join our team!•

Benefits & Perks:

NO weekends, NO on-call, NO evenings
4 day work week (9 hour shifts)
Paid Holidays
Generous additional Paid Time Off (PTO)
Participating Employer for NHSC Loan Repayment Program (click here to learn more: https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment/nhsc-loan-repayment-program)
Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (click here to learn more: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation)
Casual dress code
Health, dental & vision insurance options
Free dental insurance
Paid Employer sponsored life insurance.
Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
Up to $600 every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse also completes
Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement
Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working
Employee referral program

Salary Range: $37-$47 per hour.

NEW GRADUATES WELCOME TO APPLY!

Click HERE to watch a short video about our Dental Clinic!
Responsible to: Dental Hygienist- Team Leader

Job Summary: The Dental Hygienists works directly with patients. Primary responsibilities include cleaning and examining patients for signs of oral disease. The Dental Hygienist performs assessment, diagnosis, management, and treatment of oral facial complex before the dentist comes in to perform exam and are with the patient throughout an appointment. Dental Hygienist provide oral health education on the prevention of oral disease to promote patient general health.

Essential Job Duties:

Collect medical and dental histories from patients
Chart dental conditions based on dentist’s observations and evaluations
Sterilize dental instruments and tools
Instruct patients of all ages on proper dental hygiene and care
Take X-rays of patients’ teeth and develop them for dentist’s use
Provide chair-side assistance during dental procedures
Remove tartar and plaque and calculus from patients' teeth supra and subgingival
Applying sealants to protect the teeth of children and adults
Assessing, and diagnosing disease of periodontal tissue
Scaling and Root planning
Administrator local anesthetic injections, as well topical
Scheduling next appointment

Skills:

Computer skills in email, Microsoft Office, Dental EMR software
Competency in dental assisting skills and infection control procedures
Working knowledge of DOH regulations
Dental Hygiene Skills including knowledge regarding instruments ,procedures, materials
Dental Laboratory Skill included taking pouring on dental models and management of dental lab cases

Competencies Template: Professional

Education:Minimum Degree Required:

Associate’s in Dental Hygiene

Experience:
Minimum Experience Required: 6 months which can include DA training program

Required License/Registration/ Certification:
License as Register Dental Hygienist, Certificate of Local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide (N2O)

Training:

New Hire Orientation

Physical Requirements:
The overall nature of the position is sedentary requiring little physical effort with occasional light physical exertion required. There is little, if any, exposure to environmental conditions

The constant physical demand of the position is sitting.
The constant physical demands of the position are standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
The Constant physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.

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Full Time - Dental Hygienist