Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist

Location: Hannibal, MO Department: Clarity Healthcare – Dental Services Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus Available with a 3-Year Commitment

Job Summary

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Dental Hygienist looking for a meaningful career where your skills truly make an impact? Join our growing dental team at Clarity Healthcare, where patient-centered care, teamwork, and community wellness are at the heart of everything we do.

In this role, you'll provide high-quality preventive and clinical dental care while educating patients on lifelong oral health. Our ideal candidate is passionate about prevention-focused dentistry, enjoys building patient relationships, and values working in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Why You'll Love Working at Clarity Healthcare

We know dental hygienists have choices—here's what sets Clarity Healthcare apart. We're committed to supporting you both professionally and personally with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a work environment that truly values your role in patient care.

What we offer:

• $7,500 sign-on bonus with a 3-year commitment
• Competitive compensation
• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment (based on program eligibility)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 5% employer match for full-time and part-time employees after one year of service
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Mileage reimbursement (when applicable)

Time Off & Work-Life Balance:

• 160 hours of front-loaded PTO annually
• 40 hours of front-loaded sick leave per year
• Paid holidays: 64 set hours annually, plus 16 hours of floating holidays

Professional Support & Growth:

• $3,500 CME reimbursement plus 5 paid CME days every two years
• Professional license fees reimbursed by the company
• Professional liability insurance covered by Clarity Healthcare (when applicable)
• Annual merit increases

Key Responsibilities

As a Dental Hygienist at Clarity Healthcare, you will:

Promote Preventive Care Excellence

• Perform professional dental cleanings, including oral prophylaxis
• Educate patients on proper brushing, flossing, nutrition, and preventive dental care

Be a Patient Advocate

• Apply topical fluorides and sealants
• Screen for cavities, periodontal disease, oral cancer, and relevant medical history concerns

Deliver High-Quality Clinical Care

• Take and process dental radiographs
• Perform supra- and subgingival scaling, root planing, and care for acute periodontal conditions

Support Advanced Dental Services

• Assist with periodontal surgical procedures
• Administer local anesthetics (if qualified and licensed)

Ensure Accurate Documentation

• Record thorough, timely, and accurate patient medical and dental histories

Contribute to Team Growth

• Support and mentor dental assistants as needed
• Foster a collaborative, positive clinical environment

Make a Community Impact

• Participate in dental education and prevention initiatives that promote oral health awareness

Remain Flexible & Team-Oriented

• Assist with additional duties as needed to support clinic operations and patient care

Education & Experience Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Dental Hygiene
• Licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist in the state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Previous experience preferred, but not required

Required License/Certification

• Registered Dental Hygienist License – State of Missouri

Additional Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of all phases of dental hygiene, including equipment, instruments, and materials
• Strong patient education skills focused on preventive dentistry
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build positive working relationships with patients and team members