Dental Hygienist

Description:

Care Alliance Health Center is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our Dental team. This role provides preventive oral healthcare services and patient education in an outpatient dental setting.

At Care Alliance, our mission is to provide exceptional, accessible, and compassionate healthcare for all. As a Dental Hygienist, you will play an important role in promoting oral health, supporting positive patient outcomes, and helping patients maintain healthy hygiene practices.

About the Role

The Dental Hygienist provides high-quality clinical care while working collaboratively with dentists and dental team members. This position supports preventive services, patient education, accurate documentation, patient flow, and efficient clinic operations.

This is a great opportunity for a compassionate and detail-oriented dental professional who enjoys patient-centered care and working as part of a team.

What You'll Do

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform oral prophylaxis and non-surgical periodontal treatments.
• Take and process dental radiographs.
• Assess oral health conditions and document findings.
• Remove sutures and polish restorations as appropriate.
• Assist chairside during examinations and procedures as needed.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, disease prevention, and post-treatment care.
• Provide individualized guidance to support long-term oral health.
• Reinforce treatment plans and preventive care recommendations.
• Obtain and record medical histories, medication lists, and clinical findings.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Work collaboratively with dentists and dental team members.
• Support patient flow and clinical efficiency.
• Participate in team huddles and quality improvement initiatives.

Why Join Care Alliance?

Care Alliance Health Center is committed to improving access to high-quality, compassionate care for the communities we serve. As a Dental Hygienist, you will help patients receive preventive oral healthcare and education that supports long-term wellness.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off
• 10 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan with up to a 7% employer match

Work Environment

This role operates in a clinical dental environment with frequent interaction with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams. The position requires the ability to stand, walk, move throughout the clinic, assist and position patients as needed, and use manual dexterity for clinical procedures and equipment.

Travel between clinic sites may be required based on organizational needs.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a licensed Dental Hygienist who is clinically skilled, patient-focused, and committed to providing respectful and compassionate care. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with diverse patient populations.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Dental Hygienist in the State of Ohio
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in community health, primary care, or ambulatory settings
• Experience with electronic health records

Apply today and help Care Alliance provide exceptional, accessible, and compassionate oral healthcare for all.

Compensation details: 76650-81894 Yearly Salary

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