Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist

Department: Dental

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Clinton - Community Drive, Mobile Dental Unit

Reporting To: Tracy Bergschneider, Chelsea Merriott

Compensation: $48.08 / hour

Description

To support the continued delivery of quality and compassionate care in our communities, we are offering a retention bonus of $4,000.* Your commitment helps us meet critical service needs, and we’re excited to have you be a part of our mission!

Empower Smiles and Change Lives as a Dental Hygienist with a Mission-Driven Health Organization Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours weekly.

Join Compass Health in delivering compassionate, community-focused oral healthcare as a Dental Hygienist . As a nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and Certified Community Behavioral Health Organization (CCBHO), we are committed to breaking down barriers to care and promoting whole-person wellness—one patient, one smile at a time. Our mission is to Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about preventive care, enjoys community outreach, and wants to be part of a collaborative team focused on long‑term impact. You’ll work in a modern clinical setting with supportive leadership, while also engaging with schools and community programs to promote oral health.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered preventive dental care, screenings, and education
• Support oral health outreach in schools and community programs
• Collaborate closely with dentists and other healthcare team members to ensure high-quality treatment
• Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques, nutrition, and long-term oral health strategies
• Contribute to a safe, efficient clinic environment by maintaining infection control and equipment protocols
• Travel to other clinic locations as needed to support outreach and care delivery

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Associate’s degree in dental hygiene required
• Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene preferred

Work Experience/Training/Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrates professional commitment to providing services to underserved persons
• Computer literate in electronic mail, word processing, and office management system software
• A valid driver’s license and agency established minimum automobile coverage upon hire (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire) required

Licensure/Certification:

• Dental Hygienist in the state of Missouri required

You’ll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:

• Believe in equitable access to oral healthcare and want to serve diverse populations
• Are energized by both clinical care and community engagement
• Value working in an integrated care environment that supports whole-person wellness
• Enjoy educating patients and making a long‑term impact on their oral health
• Thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven workplace that invests in your growth

*Retention bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.