We are expanding our team to serve the needs of our community in the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri area! Central Ozarks Medical Center (COMC) is excited to announce an opening for a Dental Hygienist for vaious clinics, such as Richland and Camdenton! 

COMC is a Missouri non-profit, federally qualified health center that has served Pulaski, Laclede, Camden and Miller counties for over 40 years. Our goal is to provide the highest quality, affordable healthcare to the communities we serve. COMC is looking for a mission-driven team member who is comfortable working with patients with diverse backgrounds. Applicant must be a motivated, self-starter able to quickly adapt to new and changing conditions while maintaining a professional demeanor. Because COMC is a Federally Qualified Health Center, our employees may qualify for HRSA’s National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (NHSC). Additional loan repayment opportunities include the Missouri State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP), Missouri Community Health Foundation Loan forgiveness (MCHF), and the Primary Care Initiative for Missouri (PRIMO). Please contact for more details.

COMC offers a robust compensation and benefits package, (including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long and short-term disability, and retirement).  We have an excellent staff and a wonderful patient population. The scenic Lake Ozark area is a great location for raising a family and enjoying a variety of outdoor recreational activities. 

We believe that health care is a right and not a privilege. Based on that belief, we have evolved into a health center that offers high-quality health care regardless of age, race, sex, disability, religion or ability to pay. Our mission continues to be successful because of committed, dedicated and caring staff. 

Responsibilities: Perform those educational, preventive and therapeutic services necessary to detect and treat dental and periodontal problems. Organize maintain and provide oral health education programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide oral examinations and patient charting.
• Provide periodontal probing and charting.
• Provide scaling, root-planning, soft tissue curettage.
• Placement and removal of periodontal packs.
• Provide oral health instruction and dietary analysis.
• Other duties as may be required during the performance of initial and recall exams.
• Provide routine blood pressure screenings.
• Maintain medical history update.
• Participate in health fairs or classroom education as required.
• Responsible for inventory and assisting in the ordering of dental health promotion items.
• Perform other related duties.
Qualifications Requirements: Currently licensed to practice dental hygiene in Missouri. Must be CPR certified or become certified during probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with COMC.

Education and/or experience: Must have GED or be a graduate from high school and an approved school of Dental Hygiene.

Language Skills: Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers. Ability to effectively present information to the supporting Dentist.

Mathematical Skills: Knowledge of fundamental math, adding machine, calculator, and Microsoft office.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Other Skills and Abilities: Excellent customer service skills.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This includes moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting or moving over 50 pounds of weight.

Travel Requirement: To fulfill the responsibility of the position travel to all COMC locations may be required. Employee must have valid Missouri driver’s license and availability of a motor vehicle. Overnight travel may also be required in specific incidences of training, conferences, etc.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Knowledge of, and compliance with, HIPAA and 340B regulations is required. Confidentiality of patient information is mandatory.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Hours are flexible as approved by the CEO with increased hours for weekends and evenings during special events.

About COMC:Central Ozarks Medical Center has been providing quality health care in Central Missouri since 1979. Central Ozarks Medical Center’s staff members are committed to leading the way to healthier communities. COMC offers a wide range of services based on the needs of the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on offering high quality healthcare regardless of insurance status. If you are uninsured and would like to look at healthcare options, our staff are more than willing to help you navigate the process.

Our Mission:COMC is committed to leading the way to healthier communities by reducing barriers to care, ensuring access for all, and creating a positive working environment of engaged team members with a shared goal.

Our Values:At COMC, we use the following strategically anchored values to guide all our actions:
Selfless Service: We lead by example
• Be Accountable
• Treat others with respect
• Assume the best
• Act with self-awareness

Approachable: We communicate openly
• Disagree with respect
• Ask questions
• Communicate effectively
• Value different perspectives
• Share a unified message with one voice

Resilient: We enable and Inspire
• Celebrate success and accept setbacks
• Remove barriers
• Ensure inclusivity and diversity

Passionate: We promote community
• Build Strong relationships
• Be a good partner
• Identify opportunities

Responsive: We take action
• Look for solutions
• Challenge the status que
• Learn from the past, look to the future
• Act with good intentions

Resourceful: We collaborate
• Interact with colleagues
• Promote multi-disciplinary teams
• Serve as good stewards of COMC resources
• Act with self-awareness