Registered Dental Hygienist

Are you a passionate Dental Hygienist who believes everyone deserves access to quality dental care? Join Affinity Health Center and use your skills to improve oral health, build patient trust, and make a lasting impact in the community—one smile at a time! Part-Time and Full- Time opportunities available with a sign-on bonus! Affinity Health Center is a nonprofit community health center providing accessible, comprehensive healthcare and supportive services to individuals and families in York County and surrounding communities. AHC is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care with dignity and respect while addressing the physical, behavioral, and social needs of the community. 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 Required Qualifications: SC Radiology Safety Certification Experience in scaling and root planning At least 2 years of dental practice as a dental hygienist Experience with electronic health records Experience exposing and processing X-rays Reliable Transportation Pay Range: $75,000 - $95,000 annually with a sign-on bonus of $1500.00, based on qualification and experience. Fully funded health insurance Paid-Time Off Group Health /Life/Dental/Vision/Disability #J-18808-Ljbffr