Job Description

Smile. Serve. Make a Difference.

Are you a passionate Dental Hygienist who believes everyone deserves access to quality dental care? Join Affinity Health Center and use your skills to improve oral health, build patient trust, and make a lasting impact in the community—one smile at a time!

Duties & Responsibilities:

Prepare instrument trays and operatory area for patient care and clean operatory area in between patient care
Contribute to clinic instrument sterilization and equipment maintenance as well as other clinic team duties
Perform oral health assessments, including reviewing medical history, dental charting, and periodontal screening
Provide preventative dental care including cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants
Take and process both plain film and digital dental radiographs
Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques and overall dental health
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
Adhere to infection control and OSHA regulations
Adhere to HIPAA
Collaborate with dentists and other dental team members to ensure high-quality patient care
Remain up to date on SC licensure and certification requirements
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities as nominated
Participate in AHC Performance Management System
Serve AHC patients with compassion, curiosity and courage
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

SC State Dental Hygienist Licensure
SC Radiology Safety Certification
Experience in scaling and root planing
At least 2 years of dental practice as a dental hygienist
Experience with electronic health records
Experience exposing and processing X-rays
Reliable Transportation

Benefits:

Fully funded health insurance
Paid-Time Off
Group Health /Life/Dental/Vision/Disability
403B Retirement Plan with 3% match
12 Paid Holidays
Training opportunities provided

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual in Spanish & English

Company Description

As a member of the AHC team, you will have the opportunity to:

* Make a meaningful difference by expanding access to high-quality, comprehensive care for individuals and families in our community.
* Lead with purpose in an organization with a longstanding commitment to HIV/AIDS care, prevention, health equity, and community health.
* Collaborate across disciplines in an integrated, patient-centered environment where medical and supportive services work together.
* Build community impact by developing partnerships with healthcare providers, community organizations, funders, and other stakeholders.

Company Description

Founded from a commitment to caring for people living with HIV/AIDS, AHC has grown into a comprehensive community health center providing medical, behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, prevention, case management, and supportive services under one roof. As a member of the AHC team, you will have the opportunity to: * Make a meaningful difference by expanding access to high-quality, comprehensive care for individuals and families in our community. * Lead with purpose in an organization with a longstanding commitment to HIV/AIDS care, prevention, health equity, and community health. * Collaborate across disciplines in an integrated, patient-centered environment where medical and supportive services work together. * Build community impact by developing partnerships with healthcare providers, community organizations, funders, and other stakeholders.

Affinity Health Center

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