Dental Hygienist - Dental Health - Float - Full-Time - 07.15.2025
Dental Hygienist - Dental Health - Float - Full-Time - 07.15.2025
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19-07-2025
Job Description
MVHC is growing and has an immediate opportunity for a Dental Hygienist (FT - Float) to join our Team!
Thank you for your interest in Muskingum Valley Health Centers and for considering MVHC as your next career path! At MVHC we believe it takes a team to help change the face of health care. MVHC serves as a critical healthcare resource to ensure that all members of our community have access to affordable and high-quality health care. Our staff is dedicated constantly learning and eager to make a difference in the lives of the thousands of patients we serve each year. We strive to hire those who embrace our mission and values and pride ourselves in developing a team of employees that you can call family. If you want to make a difference and are passionate about what you do consider MVHC for future employment and a rewarding career!
We invite you to review the job posting below. If you meet the requirements and qualifications for this opportunity we encourage you to apply.
Dental Hygienist
Responsible for the direct provision of oral hygiene and appropriate preventive services to dental patients of the center. The Registered Dental Hygienist will also be responsible for providing appropriate oral health information to individuals and groups.
- Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene
- Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with fellow healthcare providers.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills required.
- Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges required.
- FTCA coverage or private professional malpractice insurance obtainable.
- Unrestricted license to practice Oral Hygiene in the State of Ohio.
- Current CPR (BLS) certification.
- Assists in the oral health management of all clinic patients.
- Obtains baseline oral hygiene assessment data based upon accepted principles of oral hygiene and periodontal care.
- Records patient-hygienist transactions as they occur in the patients dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided.
- Provides oral health education and appropriate individual counseling for all center dental patients.
- Provides clinical oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted professional practices and standards and in compliance with applicable state law and the centers clinical protocols.
- Integration of appropriate patient dental hygiene care with other heal care professionals involved in the patients health care management
- Assists in the provision of technical assistance and health education in the community as requested.
- Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by a dentist in accordance with state regulations and law as well as Dental Department protocol and directive.
- Performs all functions in full compliance with the centers and the Dental Department Exposure Control Plan including but not limited to the use of Personal Protective Equipment and Universal Precautions.
- Participates in appropriate health promotion / disease prevention activities both on-site and off-site as required.
- Assists with various clinical and administrative functions of the center as appropriate and time permits.
- Insures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Dental Department directive and center policy as well as state federal regulations(s).
- Complies in full with the centers Exposure Control Plan.
- Participates in Quality improvement activities that include identifying clinical problems participates in quality improvement teams and evaluating effectiveness of program improvements.
- Responsible for personal compliance with all applicable federal state local and center rules regulations protocols and procedures governing the practice of dental hygiene and the clinical provision of dental hygiene services as well as those relating to but not limited to personnel issues work place safety public health and confidentiality.
About MVHC:
Founded in 2008 MVHC serves as a best-in-class health care resource to ensure all members of the communities we serve have access to high-quality affordable health care. As your community of care we are dedicated to serving the primary care needs of the residents in each of our convenient locations in Muskingum Morgan Coshocton and Guernsey counties. We are local non-profit and community owned. The MVHC community is comprised of more than 500 staff and providers committed to health care and we truly appreciate the opportunity to improve the lives of residents in the communities we serve!
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Why join MVHC
At MVHC we strive to create an environment which promotes healthy work-life balance one that provides you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our patients while maintaining your family and personal objectives. This is an exciting time of growth for MVHC where we are positioned to expand access to the communities that we serve. We hope that you will consider joining the MVHC team.
- Employee satisfaction rating of 90%
- Equal opportunity employer; selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job
- We are local non-profit and community owned
- We offer a team approach to patient-centered comprehensive primary care
Well also reward your hard work with:
- A comprehensive benefits packageincluding medical dental vision prescription drug and a health savings account option for those who qualify.
- All insurance benefits are available for both employee and family regardless of what a spouse may be offered through his/her employer.
- 401k with employer match for those who qualify.
- Paid time off plus seven paid holidays per year for those who qualify.
- Employer paid life insurance.
- Life insurance voluntary benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Educational Assistance Program for those who qualify.
- Access to Credit Union.
- Wellness program:
- Ability to earn an insurance premium reduction for those who qualify.
- Fitness membership monthly stipend.
- And much more!
Thank you for considering a career with MVHC! Come join our dedicated team and see what is possibleGrow with us!
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