Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist

The Dental Hygienist position supports patients during their dental visit. Creates an environment that promotes dental health in a supportive, compassionate, and patient focused approach. Provides treatment procedures while maintaining a high level of sterilization. Alternative scope of practice setting, including chairside, medical dental integration, and school-based program.

• Bachelor of Science or Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene
• Current State License in Dental Hygiene
• Current CPR certification and maintenance of certification

Pay rate starts at $45 hourly and is adjusted based on experience. Pay rate is not based on productivity or collection rate. FTE and schedule: .60-1.0 FTE, Monday-Friday.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan (100% vested with employer match)
• Paid time off program – hours given upfront for vacation, personal and sick time
• Up to 9 paid holidays
• Relocation assistance
• Continuing education tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending plans
• Transportation program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health savings account
• Access is an eligible employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Access is a NHSC approved site for the NHSC Loan Repayment Program

Improving health. Improving lives.

• Compassion:
  Listento our patients, staff and community to understand their needs and provide care with empathy and respect
• Inclusion:
  Provide care and build community that respects the personal, social and cultural diversity reflected in our patients and staff.
• Stewardship:
  Use the resources we are given effectively and efficiently, and we value innovation.
• Equity:
  Believe that every person deserves quality healthcare to help them overcome barriers and create new opportunities.
• Community:
  Work together with healthcare organizations and local partners to improve the health of our community and expand care to those with limited access.

Proof that you are fully vaccinated is a condition of employment. Access Community Health Centers will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals who cannot be vaccinated because of a disability or sincerely held religious beliefs when doing so does not compromise the safety of others or impose an undue hardship on our organization.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.