- Salary
- $48+
- Location
- Festus - Truman Boulevard
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Dental Hygienist
Department: Dental
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Festus - Truman Boulevard
Reporting To: Erika Berhorst
Compensation: $48.08 / hour
Description
To support the continued delivery of quality and compassionate care in our communities, we are offering a retention bonus of $4,000.* Your commitment helps us meet critical service needs, and we’re excited to have you be a part of our mission!
Empower Smiles and Change Lives as a Dental Hygienist with a Mission-Driven Health Organization
Schedule: 8- or 10-hour days, 7:30am-4:00pm 5 days a week or 7:30am-6:00pm 4 days a week.
Empower Smiles and Change Lives as a Dental Hygienist with a Mission-Driven Health Organization
Schedule: 8- or 10-hour days, 7:30am-4:00pm 5 days a week or 7:30am-6:00pm 4 days a week.
Join Compass Health in delivering compassionate, community-focused oral healthcare as a Dental Hygienist. As a nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and Certified Community Behavioral Health Organization (CCBHO), we are committed to breaking down barriers to care and promoting whole-person wellness—one patient, one smile at a time. Our mission is to Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about preventive care, enjoys community outreach, and wants to be part of a collaborative team focused on long-term impact. You’ll work in a modern clinical setting with supportive leadership, while also engaging with schools and community programs to promote oral health.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver patient-centered preventive dental care, screenings, and education
- Support oral health outreach in schools and community programs
- Collaborate closely with dentists and other healthcare team members to ensure high-quality treatment
- Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques, nutrition, and long-term oral health strategies
- Contribute to a safe, efficient clinic environment by maintaining infection control and equipment protocols
- Travel to other clinic locations as needed to support outreach and care delivery
Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Associate’s degree in dental hygiene required
- Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene preferred
Work Experience/Training/Additional Requirements:
- Demonstrates professional commitment to providing services to underserved persons
- Computer literate in electronic mail, word processing, and office management system software
- A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage upon hire (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire) required
Licensure/Certification:
- Dental Hygienist in the state of Missouri required
You’ll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:
- Believe in equitable access to oral healthcare and want to serve diverse populations
- Are energized by both clinical care and community engagement
- Value working in an integrated care environment that supports whole-person wellness
- Enjoy educating patients and making a long-term impact on their oral health
- Thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven workplace that invests in your growth
*Retention bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.
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