Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Community Clinic is a trusted regional healthcare system dedicated to delivering exceptional, whole-person care in a compassionate, professional, and welcoming environment. As we continue to grow across the region, we remain grounded in one belief: people matter. That includes our patients—and our team. Every employee plays a vital role in living out our promise: We care. You belong.

  Job Summary

Community Clinic is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our dental team in Springdale, AR! The Dental Hygienists works under the direction of a dentist to provide comprehensive dental care to patients. The schedule for this position is full-time, Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM & Friday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities 

• Removes plaque and build up from surface of teeth.Takes and develops dental X-rays.
• Applies sealants and fluoride to teeth.
• Teaches patients proper oral hygiene techniques so they may maintain oral health.
• Makes impressions of patients’ teeth so they may be examined by the dentist.
• Ensures patient information is entered into the electronic medical record (EMR) accurately, including but not limited to: 
  • Dental procedures.
  • Appointments.
  • Super-bills.
• Adheres to applicable regulatory guidelines and laws, including but not limited to the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners HIPAA/HITECH, HRSA, NCQA PCMH and OSHA. Ensures that Community Clinic will not cause or allow any organizational practice, activity, decision or circumstance which is unlawful, imprudent, and negligent, contrary to mission, vision or policies or in violation of commonly accepted nonprofit or professional ethics.
• With respect to the treatment of users, our Clinic’s Staff may not cause or allow conditions, procedures, or decisions that are unfair, unsafe, undignified, discriminatory or preferential, or fail to provide appropriate confidentiality.

Skills

• Ability to work and function independently and within a team.
• Current, active Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in Arkansas.- Experience providing preventive dental hygiene care to both adult and pediatric patients.
• Proficiency in dental cleanings, periodontal maintenance, oral health assessments, and patient education.
• Experience taking dental X-rays and applying preventive treatments, including fluoride and dental sealants.
• Ability to assess oral health needs and identify conditions requiring dentist evaluation.
• Experience managing patients with varying dental needs, including patients with dental anxiety or special care needs.
• Strong communication skills to educate patients and families on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with dentists and the dental team to support efficient patient flow and quality care.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Dental Hygienist license (following Arkansas Hygienist guideline).
• Experience providing preventive dental hygiene care to both adult and pediatric patients.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Community health or public health dentistry, working with underserved populations, and providing age-appropriate oral health education to children and adults.
• Bilingual ability (Spanish/English or Marshallese/English) is preferred.