Dental Hygienist - Marshalltown Dental Clinic

Are you looking for an opportunity to do amazing work helping others? You've come to the right place. Let's make a difference!

Primary Health Care (PHC) was founded in 1981 by Dr. Bery Engebretsen in Des Moines, IA. Our mission has remained unchanged since that time, to provide healthcare and supportive services to all, regardless of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay.

Based on the needs of the communities we serve, PHC offers a spectrum of medical and dental services including family practice, behavioral health, HIV care and services, and pharmacy. PHC’s Homeless Support Services is the entry point for serving people experiencing homelessness in Polk County. Enabling services are available to help patients with benefits enrollment, case management, transportation, translation, and patient education.

We currently have locations in Ames, Des Moines, & Marshalltown.

As a Dental Hygienist you will be responsible for providing patient care under the direction of the staff Dentists and in accordance with the Iowa Dental Practice Act and the rules and regulations of the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners. You will support organizational success by following assigned workflows to support patient and staff satisfaction, as well as financial success for the clinic.

Are you looking for an opportunity to do amazing work helping others? You've come to the right place. Let's make a difference!

Primary Health Care (PHC) was founded in 1981 by Dr. Bery Engebretsen in Des Moines, IA. Our mission has remained unchanged since that time, to provide healthcare and supportive services to all, regardless of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay.

Based on the needs of the communities we serve, PHC offers a spectrum of medical and dental services including family practice, behavioral health, HIV care and services, and pharmacy. PHC’s Homeless Support Services is the entry point for serving people experiencing homelessness in Polk County. Enabling services are available to help patients with benefits enrollment, case management, transportation, translation, and patient education.

We currently have locations in Ames, Des Moines, & Marshalltown.

As a Dental Hygienist you will be responsible for providing patient care under the direction of the staff Dentists and in accordance with the Iowa Dental Practice Act and the rules and regulations of the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners. You will support organizational success by following assigned workflows to support patient and staff satisfaction, as well as financial success for the clinic.

• Use your dental hygiene skills to help underserved patients get the dental care they need and improve health equity.
• Be part of a compassionate, professional team in a patient-focused dental clinic.
• Enjoy work-life balance with a 4 day work week. Clinic hours are Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM. Schedule will typically include one weekday off.
• Work in a collaborative and educational environment for staff and patients.

• Delivers comprehensive dental hygiene services to patients with diverse backgrounds; develops modalities of dental hygiene therapy to enable medically, mentally and otherwise compromised patients to receive dental hygiene services and completes dental x-rays in accordance with regulations.
• Assesses patients presenting to the dental clinic for preventive services and completes diagnostic procedures as directed by the supervising dentist. Assists dentists at chair side and with business office procedures as needed. Educates patients and families regarding assessment data, treatment plan, pre- and post-therapy instructions, and prevention of future disease, in accordance with patient’s age, educational level, physical and mental condition, and cultural background.
• Assists with cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of instruments; cleans and disinfects dental hygiene operatory and equipment; sharpens dental hygiene instruments as needed. Follows PHC policies and procedures to minimize risk of radiation exposure to employees and patients.
• Maintains and completes dental hygiene patient records.
• Assists the Program…