Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Smile. Serve. Make a Difference.

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!

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 State Dental Hygienist Licensure
• SC Radiology Safety Certification
• Experience in scaling and root planing
• At least 2 years of dental practice as a dental hygienist
• Experience with electronic health records
• Experience exposing and processing X-rays
• Reliable Transportation

Benefits:

• Fully funded health insurance
• Paid-Time Off
• Group Health /Life/Dental/Vision/Disability
• 403B Retirement Plan with 3% match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Training opportunities provided

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Spanish & English

\nCompany Description

Founded from a commitment to caring for people living with HIV/AIDS, AHC has grown into a comprehensive community health center providing medical, behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, prevention, case management, and supportive services under one roof.

As a member of the AHC team, you will have the opportunity to:

* Make a meaningful difference by expanding access to high-quality, comprehensive care for individuals and families in our community.
* Lead with purpose in an organization with a longstanding commitment to HIV/AIDS care, prevention, health equity, and community health.
* Collaborate across disciplines in an integrated, patient-centered environment where medical and supportive services work together.
* Build community impact by developing partnerships with healthcare providers, community organizations, funders, and other stakeholders.

Company Description

Founded from a commitment to caring for people living with HIV/AIDS, AHC has grown into a comprehensive community health center providing medical, behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, prevention, case management, and supportive services under one roof.\n\nAs a member of the AHC team, you will have the opportunity to:\n\n* Make a meaningful difference by expanding access to high-quality, comprehensive care for individuals and families in our community.\n* Lead with purpose in an organization with a longstanding commitment to HIV/AIDS care, prevention, health equity, and community health.\n* Collaborate across disciplines in an integrated, patient-centered environment where medical and supportive services work together.\n* Build community impact by developing partnerships with healthcare providers, community organizations, funders, and other stakeholders.