Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

About Piedmont Health Services

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 55 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 11 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.

What's an FQHC?

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.

Job Title - Dental Hygienist 

Department - Dental

Reports to -  Chief Dental Officer 

About Position:

• 4 Day Work Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 7:45 am - 6:15 pm
• ***This is a Float position that requires travel between all dental sites as needed***

Job Summary - Responsible administrating comprehensive dental hygiene care to all patients. Assessing and properly treating Periodontal disease. Assistant the Dentist when needed, managing recall system, participating in required meetings. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education/Experience: BA/BS Degree with two years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program. Licensed to practice dental hygiene in the state of North Carolina.

Licensure/Certification: Licensed to practice dental hygiene in North Carolina.

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment. 

Pay Range: $34.17/Hourly - $45.93/Hourly ( commensurate with years of experience)

EEO Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.