Dental Hygienist

Work-Life Balance as a Dental Hygienist in Oshkosh, WI. Looking for a position around 20-30 hours per week? We can accommodate! Hours flexible. If you opt for 30 hours, we offer full benefits.

About Us

Partnership Community Health Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the residents of Oshkosh, WI, and the surrounding areas. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to receive the healthcare they need to thrive. We are committed to serving the underserved and marginalized populations in our community, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where all patients feel valued and respected. We prioritize preventive care, education, and community outreach to promote overall wellness and empower individuals to take control of their health.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who are committed to serving the diverse needs of our community. You will have access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust and rapport with patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental cleanings, X-rays, and preventive treatments.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques.
• Take radiographic exposures and enter into software program.
• Perform a complete oral prophylaxis, which may include:
  • Removing calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from the surface of teeth;
  • Performing deep periodontal scaling, including root planning; and
  • Polishing natural and restored tooth surfaces.
• Record and report clinical services provided and findings made during the practice of dental hygiene for the supervising dentist to review.
• Provide preventive measures including sealants, topical application of fluorides, and other topical agents for the prevention of oral disease.
• At the delegation of the dentist and per state statutes and administrative code, administer oral systemic pre-medications and subgingival sustained release, chemotherapeutic agents to patients.
• Take patient blood pressure prior to administering local anesthesia per state statutes and administrative code.
• On a one-to-one or group session basis, provide instructions in oral hygiene and plaque control procedures to include brushing and flossing instructions and nutrition as related dental disease.
• Develop and present dental health education materials and programs.
• Maintain a system of recall for routine hygiene patients and those hygiene patients with chronic medical conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
• Licensed to practice in the State of Wisconsin, free of restrictions and maintain licensure.
• Certified in Dental Anesthesia.

Benefits

Full Time Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
• HSA Flex Spending
• Generous PTO
• 8 paid Holidays
• 403b with up to 4% matching IRA
• And more!

New Grads may qualify for loan forgiveness through HRSA!

Pay

$40-$47 per hour