DENTAL HYGIENIST- MADISON COUNTY LOCATION

At CCHS, our mission is to ensure equitable access to high-quality healthcare services regardless of patients’ economic, social, or employment status. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we are dedicated to serving diverse and underserved populations while advancing oral health equity through compassionate, patient-centered care.

We are seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist who is passionate about community health, prevention, and mission-driven service. This role offers the opportunity to apply clinical expertise while making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. CCHS offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative, supportive culture.

The Dental Hygienist provides preventive and therapeutic oral health services consistent with FQHC standards of care, with a strong emphasis on disease prevention, patient education, and improving access to care.

This role supports an integrated, team-based healthcare model by collaborating with dentists and other healthcare professionals to improve overall patient outcomes. The Dental Hygienist also assists chairside, as needed, during examinations and treatment procedures.

• Review and document comprehensive medical and dental histories; perform periodontal charting, probing, and clinical assessments of oral health status; maintain accurate, compliant patient records.
• Expose, process, and evaluate radiographs in accordance with clinical protocols and safety standards.
• Conduct thorough intraoral and extraoral examinations, including periodontal evaluations and oral cancer screenings.
• Perform preventive and therapeutic procedures, including dental prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing as indicated; apply fluoride treatments and other caries-preventive agents.
• Provide individualized oral hygiene instruction and patient education to promote health literacy and long-term disease prevention.
• Assist the dentist during examinations and treatment planning to ensure coordinated, efficient delivery of care.
• Take impressions for study models and perform adjunct clinical duties within scope, including removal of sutures and placement/removal of authorized dental materials and appliances.
• Deliver school-based oral health services and preventive care to pediatric populations, supporting early intervention and access to care.
• Participate in community outreach initiatives, including oral health education programs and clinics that support the FQHC mission.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and clinical oversight for dental hygiene students to support workforce development and ensure adherence to clinical and compliance standards.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and productivity goals, including accurate documentation and reporting (e.g., UDS measures).
• Perform other duties as assigned to support clinic operations and patient care.

• Education: Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a practicing Dental Hygienist, preferably in a community health or public health setting.
• Licensure/Certifications:
  • Current licensure by the State Dental Hygiene Board
  • Current CPR (BLS) certification
  • Certification in administration of local anesthesia
  • Certification in administration and/or monitoring of nitrous oxide
  • Prosthetic Function Certification
  • Restorative Function Certification