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Provide preventive dental care including cleanings, sealants, X-rays, and periodontal assessments to patients in clinic and community settings. Educate patients on oral health maintenance and collaborate with medical teams to integrate dental services into primary care.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma, graduation from a certified Registered Dental Hygienist program, and a current Kansas RDH license. Candidates must possess current CPR certification and at least one year of experience is preferred.
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Job description
**$2,500 sign on bonus**
Job title Part-Time Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Reports to Chief Dental Officer Status Part-Time, Non-Exempt (Contract/Hourly: $33.46 - 46.63/hr)
Job Purpose As a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) with Heartland Community Health Center, you will provide vital preventive dental care—including cleanings, sealants, X-rays, and assessments. You'll help remove barriers to care, foster trust, and create lifelong dental patients by delivering high-quality oral health services in an accessible, culturally competent way. Every day is an opportunity to improve patient's lives and long-term health outcomes while building deep connections within the community. Heartland offers a mission-driven, integrated care environment that values prevention, collaboration, and team-based care. Our RDHs enjoy:
$5,000 sign-On bonus
Monthly productivity incentive bonuses
Flexible schedules (including 4-day workweeks and school hours if preferred)
PSLF-eligible employment: potential eligibility for up to $50,000 in NHSC student loan repayment over two years, plus eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) through employment with a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center.
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, holidays, and wellness support
Join us and help redefine access to care—where prevention starts with you.
Duties and Responsibilities
Preventative and rehabilitative caries control and periodontal services: 1. Routine prophylaxis and topical application 2. Apply SDF as needed 3. Use ART technique to place interim restorations as needed 4. Scale and Root Planning 5. Remove overhangs of filling materials 6. Properly expose, process and mount oral radiographs 7. Polish restorations 8. May use local anesthetic for procedures as needed
Promote an atmosphere of good dental and general health by demonstrating good personal oral hygiene
Educate patients on techniques of flossing, brushing, overall oral health, and the role of the dental care team
Clean and sterilize instruments appropriately
Follow infection control protocols and standard operating procedures
Complete required daily, monthly, and annual equipment maintenance
Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Benefits
Holidays
401(k)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Sign-on bonus
Wellness support
Productivity incentive bonuses
PSLF-eligible employment
Lab duties include pour and trim models and fabricating trays
Remove the biohazard trash as needed
Answer patient inquiries related to pain and/or medications
Perform all duties in accordance with OSHA regulations
Is attentive to patient needs
Attend meetings as required (Joint Staff, Department, etc.)
Completes assigned trainings in timely manner
Perform other duties as assigned
Use safety precautions to protect patient and self-charting: 1. Existing caries and restorations, missing teeth and prostheses 2. Periodontal assessment including but not limited to probing depths, recession, mobility, and furcation involvement 3. Complete head and neck exam, including soft tissue pathology 4. Properly makes oral radiographs 5. Takes necessary safety precautions to protect patient from unnecessary radiation
Education:
1. Educate patients on oral health maintenance and prevention (brushing, flossing, plaque control, diet, etc.) 2. Educate patients or guardians on the benefit of fluoride 3. Receive professional training from internal and external sources to establish and utilize skills to become a leader in the clinic and in the community in the integration of dental services in the primary care setting
Attend meetings as required (Joint Staff, Department, etc.)
Rotate to Medical Clinic for Medical/Dental integration
Empower medical teams to deliver dental screenings to medical patients. Establish team relationships and coordinate bi-directional ‘warm handoffs’ to and from specialty dental according to established protocols
Goal to treat no less than 1 patient per patient facing hour in clinic and no less than 2 patients per patient facing hour in community-based care setting
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required
Graduate of a certified Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) program
Current Kansas RDH license required
Minimum of one year of experience preferred
Current CPR certification required and must be maintained
Demonstrated sensitivity to the social and cultural needs of diverse populations
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks to deliver efficient, high-quality patient care
Remains calm and exercises sound judgment in emergency or high-pressure situations
Strong knowledge of HIPAA privacy regulations and ability to follow written policies and procedures
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, databases, and standard office equipment (copiers, fax, multi-line phones, printers, scanners)
Skilled in writing clear, accurate reports and correspondence using proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and dental terminology
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities
Works independently, exercises good judgment, and adapts well to fast-paced, changing environments
Demonstrates professionalism through punctuality, clean and appropriate attire, and good personal hygiene
Builds and maintains respectful, effective relationships with patients, coworkers, and the public
Provides outstanding customer service, even in challenging interactions
Willingness to educate patients and the community about oral health and the role of the dental care team
Accurately documents procedures and data in electronic health records
Comfortable analyzing statistics or data and making appropriate recommendations
Must be able to operate a company vehicle and maintain it in good condition
Ability to anticipate and react calmly in emergency situations
Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Frequent walking, standing, and sitting throughout the day
Repetitive physical and mental tasks required
Regular use of hands to handle, control, or operate tools and equipment
Frequent bending, twisting, lifting, and carrying of equipment—up to 100 lbs
Responsible for loading and unloading equipment as needed
Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to others
Work is conducted both indoors in climate-controlled settings and occasionally outdoors
Must be able to manage frequent interruptions and function effectively in high-stress or emergency situations
Exposure to infection, contagious diseases, and unpleasant or potentially hazardous patient or unit conditions
May involve interactions with individuals who are angry, upset, or in distress; must be able to navigate conflict professionally and with composure
Details • Hours
Mondays and Fridays, ranging from 8am – 6pm. Shifts are generally 8hrs in length in clinic
Occasional after-hours work may be required
Hours are approximate and may be altered by supervisor(s) as needed
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