Dental Hygienist

We are seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our team!

Rocking Horse Community Health Center (RHCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides healthcare services to the Clark and Madison County communities.

The organization is looking for full-time Dental Hygienist to join our Pediatric Dentist at the Rocking Horse Clinic located at Springfield High School. The Dental Hygienist is responsible for following all OSHA standards, sterilization of instruments, and the cleaning and routine maintenance of the clinic and equipment. Must maintain accurate dental records and assist the dentist and dental assistant during down times as needed.

This opportunity has a generous compensation package. You will be offered Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Company paid life, & LTD insurance, and the potential to earn and accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO per year along with 10 paid holidays.

The clinic located at Springfield High School is located minutes from downtown Springfield OH, which offers a wonderful variety of locally owned & operated eateries, bakeries & coffee shops. Springfield is centrally located between Dayton & Columbus, which offers a high quality of life, and low cost of living in Southwestern Ohio. Clark County has excellent school systems and is home to Clark State College and Wittenberg University.

To apply , and learn more about our mission driven organization, please visit our website kinghorsecenter.org. All inquiries are confidential.

Position Info:

Position Title:

Dental Hygienist Primary Service Center:
Springfield, Ohio (School based position is located at Springfield High School)
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt – Hourly position.

Work Hours:

Full-time position. Hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9:00AM to 5:00PM, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:30AM to 3:00PM.

Education Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited hygiene program. Previous dental hygiene experience desired but not required.

Possess a valid Ohio license to practice dental hygiene.

Ability to work in a team environment and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and patients.

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment is required.

Education and/or

Experience:

Graduate of an accredited hygiene program.

Possess a valid Ohio license to practice dental hygiene.

Previous dental hygiene experience desired but not required.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff. Also possesses an ability to motivate patients.

Ability to prepare and maintain charts, records, logs, and reports.

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required.

Language

Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, customers and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variable sin standardized situations.

Computer skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software;
Internet software;
Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Other

Skills and Abilities:

Other

Skills and Abilities:

The duties of this position are performed within the mission, vision, and values as defined by the Board of Directors. Must demonstrate an understanding of the role of Federally Qualified Health Centers as a safety net for all persons without regard for their ability to pay for services; appreciate patient-centered care in a medical home; and be committed to quality, comprehensive services through a team approach.

Excellent interpersonal communication, organization, and managerial skills are also necessary.

Privacy and Confidentiality:
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