Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Description:
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
  

Who Will Thrive in This Role

You'll be a great fit if you enjoy:

• Providing compassionate, patient-centered care
  
• Working in a collaborative and supportive team environment
  
• Focusing on prevention and long-term oral health outcomes
  
• Making a meaningful difference in your community
  

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.