Dental Hygienist

About the Organization


Affinity Health Center's mission is to serve the healthcare needs of our community by providing access to high-quality, comprehensive care with compassion, dignity and respect.

Affinity Health Center's vision is for a healthy and vibrant community where all people have access to exceptional and comprehensive healthcare.

Description


Under the clinical supervision of the Supervising Dentist and organizational management of the Dental Office Manager, the Dental Hygienist is responsible for providing exceptional preventative oral healthcare for patients of Affinity Health Center.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare instrument trays and operatory area for patient care and clean operatory area in between patient care
• Contribute to clinic instrument sterilization and equipment maintenance as well as other clinic team duties
• Perform oral health assessments, including reviewing medical history, dental charting, and periodontal screening
• Provide preventative dental care including cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants
• Take and process both plain film and digital dental radiographs
• Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques and overall dental health
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Adhere to infection control and OSHA regulations
• Adhere to HIPAA
• Collaborate with dentists and other dental team members to ensure high-quality patient care
• Remain up to date on SC licensure and certification requirements
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities as nominated
• Participate in AHC Performance Management System
• Serve AHC patients with compassion, curiosity and courage
• Other duties as assigned

Pay Range: $75,000 - $95,000 annually with a sign-on bonus of $1500.00, based on qualification and experience.

Full-Time / Part-Time Opportunity

Benefits:

• Fully funded health insurance
• Paid-Time Off
• Group Health /Life/Dental/Vision/Disability
• 403B Retirement Plan with 3% match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Training opportunities provided

Required Qualifications:

• SC State Dental Hygienist Licensure
• SC Radiology Safety Certification
• Experience in scaling and root planing
• At least 2 years of dental practice as a dental hygienist
• Experience with electronic health records
• Experience exposing and processing X-rays
• Reliable Transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Spanish & English

Position Requirements

EOE Statement
Disclaimer: This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Condition of Employment: Per policy, vaccination against the Seasonal Flu is an Employee Health Standard and Condition of Employment for all new employees of Affinity Health Center. New employees must have initiated the vaccination process prior to their start date or initiate vaccination upon onboarding.

EEO: It is the policy of Affinity Health Center to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, political affiliation, physical disability, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, military status, age, pregnancy, or any pregnancy-related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, except when the basis is a bona fide occupational qualification.


ADA: It is Affinity Health Center's (AHC) policy to comply with all relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related state and local laws. Affinity Health Center will not discriminate against any qualified employee or job applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of physical or mental disability. AHC will make reasonable accommodations for employees or applicants with disabilities, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, and provided that any accommodations made do not impose an undue hardship. Individuals who feels that an accommodation is necessary to be able to perform the essential functions of the job should contact Human Resources.

This position is currently accepting applications.