DENTAL HYGIENIST

About the role

Join a team where your clinical expertise and compassion directly strengthen the health of the community. At Lorain County Health & Dentistry, your local Federally Qualified Health Center, we are committed to being a trusted health partner, providing comprehensive, high-quality care that is accessible to all.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide optimal services to clinic patients, with a special focus on preventative care, under the direct supervision of the Dentist.
• Perform basic dental care tasks primarily focused on keeping the patient’s teeth and gums healthy and clean.
• Educate patients and their caregivers on proper dental hygiene practices and techniques.
• Collaborate with a dynamic, patient-centered dental team under the supervision of our dentists, working together to promote healthy smiles and lasting wellness.
• Embody our organizational values of Respect, Quality, Compassion, and Hope, while serving as a patient advocate and a champion for equitable care.
• Communicate warmly, provide culturally responsive support, and foster trusting relationships.

Requirements

• Must have Dental Hygiene degree and must be licensed to practice hygiene in the State of Ohio.
• Must maintain the appropriate continuing education requirements as established by the State Board of Dental Examiners.
• Must have BLS certification.

Skills and Education

• Must have proficient computer skills and the ability to become proficient in software programs specific to LCH&D i.e. NextGen, EPM, EHR, etc.
• Must have the skill and credibility to serve as a patient advocate and be a role model for change.
• Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor and communicate enthusiastically with patients.
• Ability to be responsive in working with a culturally-diverse patient population.
• Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to master a therapeutic communication approach.
• Ability to independently coordinate multiple tasks.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus.

Benefits

• Excellent Training and Orientation Program
• National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Eligibility
• Public Service Loan Repayment Eligibility
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Prescription Coverage
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Give back, outreach, and true advocacy to the patient community we serve.

Benefits

Lorain County Health & Dentistry (LCH&D) values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity of all persons, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. LCH&D is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, LCH&D will ensure that all persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process.