DENTAL HYGIENIST- MADISON COUNTY LOCATION

Dental Hygienist

At CCHS, our mission is to ensure equitable access to high-quality healthcare services regardless of patients' economic, social, or employment status. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we are dedicated to serving diverse and underserved populations while advancing oral health equity through compassionate, patient-centered care. We are seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist who is passionate about community health, prevention, and mission-driven service. This role offers the opportunity to apply clinical expertise while making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. CCHS offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative, supportive culture.

The Dental Hygienist provides preventive and therapeutic oral health services consistent with FQHC standards of care, with a strong emphasis on disease prevention, patient education, and improving access to care. This role supports an integrated, team-based healthcare model by collaborating with dentists and other healthcare professionals to improve overall patient outcomes. The Dental Hygienist also assists chairside, as needed, during examinations and treatment procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and document comprehensive medical and dental histories; perform periodontal charting, probing, and clinical assessments of oral health status; maintain accurate, compliant patient records.
• Expose, process, and evaluate radiographs in accordance with clinical protocols and safety standards.
• Conduct thorough intraoral and extraoral examinations, including periodontal evaluations and oral cancer screenings.
• Perform preventive and therapeutic procedures, including dental prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing as indicated; apply fluoride treatments and other caries-preventive agents.
• Provide individualized oral hygiene instruction and patient education to promote health literacy and long-term disease prevention.
• Assist the dentist during examinations and treatment planning to ensure coordinated, efficient delivery of care.
• Take impressions for study models and perform adjunct clinical duties within scope, including removal of sutures and placement/removal of authorized dental materials and appliances.
• Deliver school-based oral health services and preventive care to pediatric populations, supporting early intervention and access to care.
• Participate in community outreach initiatives, including oral health education programs and clinics that support the FQHC mission.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and clinical oversight for dental hygiene students to support workforce development and ensure adherence to clinical and compliance standards.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and productivity goals, including accurate documentation and reporting (e.g., UDS measures).
• Perform other duties as assigned to support clinic operations and patient care.

Position Requirements

• Education: Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a practicing Dental Hygienist, preferably in a community health or public health setting.
• Licensure/Certifications:
  • Current licensure by the State Dental Hygiene Board
  • Current CPR (BLS) certification
  • Certification in administration of local anesthesia
  • Certification in administration and/or monitoring of nitrous oxide
  • Prosthetic Function Certification
  • Restorative Function Certification