Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Dental Hygienist

Employment Type: Full-Time. Flexible on days/hours. No weekends.

Location: Marion, Ohio

We are seeking a licensed Dental Hygienist to join a collaborative, patient-centered community health organization. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality preventive and therapeutic dental care while developing individualized dental care plans under the supervision of a qualified dentist.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess dental condition and patient needs through screening procedures
• Review medical history and perform dental and periodontal charting
• Take vital signs as required
• Deliver direct patient care using established dental hygiene protocols
• Perform routine preventive and therapeutic treatment procedures
• Develop and implement individualized dental care plans
• Document dental history and treatment in the EHR
• Provide patient and family education on oral hygiene and preventive care
• Participate in discharge planning and patient teaching
• Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes
• Perform triage and initiate care for walk-in patients as appropriate
• Prepare and maintain patient care areas and dental equipment
• Assist with or initiate emergency measures during adverse developments
• Independently perform emergency dental procedures within scope
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Dental Hygienist
• Diploma in Dental Hygiene
• Strong knowledge of dental outpatient regulations and compliance standards
• Ability to independently assess dental and periodontal conditions
• Proficiency in patient screening, charting, and documentation
• Ability to formulate therapeutic treatment plans based on prescribed protocols
• Skilled in performing a full range of dental hygiene procedures
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to patients
• Knowledge of dental surgery procedures, terminology, and instrumentation
• Ability to set up and maintain equipment in accordance with regulations

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical – Employer Pays 70%
• Dental & Vision coverage
• Short Term Disability /Long Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K w/ 4% Match
• 4 weeks of PTO
• 7 paid Holidays