Dental Hygienist
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Job Description:Job Title: Dental HygienistLocation: Hannibal, MODepartment: Clarity Healthcare - Dental ServicesEmployment Type: Full-timeShift: Monday - FridayJob Summary:Are you a passionate and dedicated Dental Hygienist looking to make a positive impact in 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.Hannibal, Missouri, is special for its historical significance as Mark Twain's boyhood home, scenic location along the Mississippi River, affordable living, and tight-knit community spirit. It offers career opportunities, including in dentistry, and a high quality of life with its blend of charm, natural beauty, and community engagement. Join us!Position Perks & Benefits:

• 29 Days of PTO
• Competitive Pay
• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements
• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts - healthcare and dependent child-care
• Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Mileage Reimbursement

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.
• Willingness to become licensed in additional states as needed.
• Comfortable providing telehealth services to clients.

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.

Brightli is on a Mission:A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and authentic workplace.We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.