Dental Hygienist (PRN)

Job Description

Job Title: Dental Hygienist
Location: Columbia, MO
Department: Clarity Healthcare: Dental Services
Employment Type: PRN

Job Summary

Are you a passionate and dedicated Dental Hygienist looking to make a positive
impact on the lives of individuals seeking exceptional dental care? Join our
team at Clarity Healthcare as a Dental Hygienist!

As a Dental Hygienist, you'll provide professional dental care, including
comprehensive oral health education and all related clinical procedures. Our
ideal candidate is passionate about preventative dentistry, skilled in oral
hygiene techniques, and committed to delivering compassionate care with patience
and understanding.

The Dental Hygienist position offers…
· Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great
opportunities for upward mobility and added income
· Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job
training
· Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing
each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce
engagement

Key Responsibilities

Inspire Oral Health Excellence: Perform professional cleanings, including
oral prophylaxis, while educating patients on brushing, flossing, and nutrition
for lifelong oral health.

Be a Smile Advocate: Apply topical fluorides, place sealants, and screen for
cavities, periodontal disease, oral cancer, and medical history concerns.

Showcase Your Precision: Conduct radiographs, perform supra- and subgingival
scaling, root planing, and provide comprehensive care for acute periodontal
conditions.

Enhance Advanced Care: Assist with periodontal surgical techniques and
administer local anesthetics (if qualified), ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Lead Oral Health Assessments: Record thorough and accurate medical histories
to support individualized care plans.

Promote Preventive Care: Deliver therapeutic treatments while empowering
patients to take charge of their dental health.

Ensure Seamless Documentation: Maintain detailed, timely, and accurate
patient records to uphold clinical excellence.

Support Team Growth: Train and mentor dental assistants, fostering a skilled
and collaborative team environment.

Make a Community Impact: Participate in dental prevention and education
initiatives that promote oral health awareness.

Embrace Adaptability: Take on additional tasks as needed, contributing to a
positive and innovative clinical setting.

Education and/or 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 is desired but not required.

Required License/Certification

* Registered Dental Hygienist License in the state of practice.

Additional Qualifications

* Knowledge of all phases of dental hygiene, including the use of equipment,
instruments, and materials.

* Ability to educate patients on preventative dentistry practices.

* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish effective working
relationships with patients and staff.

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.