Dental Hygienist

At the Arthur Center, we inspire community health and wellness! We are headquartered in Mexico, MO, serving multiple counties and employing close to 200 people across five locations.

Dental Hygienist

• Responsible for personal compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules and protocols governing the practice of dental hygiene and the clinical provision of dental hygiene services.
• Provide clinical oral hygiene services including prophylaxis, scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted professional practices and standards and in compliance with applicable state law and the center’s clinical protocols.
• Obtain baseline oral hygiene assessment data based upon accepted principles of oral hygiene and periodontal care. Assist in the oral health management of all clinic patients.
• Perform independent procedures as delegated and directed by a dentist in accordance with state regulations and law as well as Dental Department protocol and directives.
• Record patient‑hygienist transactions in the patient’s dental record as they occur to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Provide oral health education and appropriate individual counseling for all center dental patients. Organize and perform preventive oral health presentations at on‑site and off‑site locations.
• Provide technical assistance and health education in the community as requested.
• Integrate appropriate patient dental hygiene care with other health care professionals involved in the patient’s health care management.
• Participate in the PI program of the Dental Department of the center.
• Assist in the maintenance of all Dental Department areas in compliance with Dental Department directive and policies as well as center policies and procedures related to infection control, exposure control and safety issues.
• Ensure the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Dental Department directive and center policy as well as state and federal regulations; assure compliance with the Health Center’s Exposure Control Plan.
• Assist with various clinical and administrative functions of the Health Center as appropriate and time permits.
• All employees are responsible for promoting and participating in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration to enhance the quality of patient care as required in a patient‑centered medical home.
• Perform other duties as required, including travel when necessary to meet operational needs.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Graduated from an accredited U.S. dental hygiene program.
• Active Missouri license to practice oral hygiene.

• Collaborative work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Medical (HSA option).
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Life.
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Generous PTO.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care