Dental Hygienist- Community Health

Job description

At Optimus Health Care, a career is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people and communities we serve.
We’re proud of the dedicated professionals who bring compassion, skill, and purpose to their work every day, and we’re always looking for talented individuals who want to grow with us.
If you’re looking for a career where your work truly matters, we invite you to explore opportunities with Optimus Health Care.
Your career. Your purpose. Our community.
Optimus Healthcare is looking for a full-time experienced Dental Hygienist to join our team at our Stratford clinic.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Dental Hygienist will provide preventative and therapeutic dental treatment for Optimus Health Care, Inc., including dental examinations for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis and other preventive dental care. The dental hygienist will also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES :
• Provide clinical services for all ages, including prophylaxis, fluoride treatment, sealants, scaling and root planning.
• Provide preventative and therapeutic care for all ages, including soft tissue management.
• Provide individualized oral health care education and home care instruction.
• Maintain compliance with departmental policy regarding accurate and timely patient charting in the MediaDent system.
• Collaborate with dentists and other hygienists to coordinate provision of dental care.
• Confirm and schedules hygiene patients; assists in the maintenance of the recall system.
• Adapt to alternate practice settings and scheduling requirements.
• Adapt to cross-training requirements, including front desk and assisting duties.
• Comply with policies and procedures set forth by Optimus Health Care, Inc.
• Comply with all infection control and safety procedures in all Optimus Health Care, Inc. facilities.
• Administer local anesthesia when required for dental treatment.
• Take an active role in department-based Quality Assurance.
• Maintain responsibility for own professional development through active participation in continuing education programs.
• Participate in identifying needs and supports goals and objectives that contribute to the growth of the Dental Department.

OTHER FUNCTIONS
• Perform other clinical duties, aside from patient care, including but not limited to, taking x-rays, breakdown and set up of the dental operatory, preparation and sterilization of the dental hygiene instruments, assists the dental assistants (as needed) in the sterilization of dental instruments.
• Perform dental assistance duties, as needed, when there is down time.
• Assist front office or Dental Supervisor, as needed, when there is down time.
• Other related duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Professional positive attitude, vision, understanding of customer service principals, trustworthiness, and excellent interpersonal skills to successfully accomplish tasks necessary to meet high standards of ethical and social responsibility required by this position.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS :
EDUCATION: Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene & Current Dental Hygiene License; have completed a local anesthesia course and obtained the appropriate license.
EXPERIENCE: Two to five years’ experience in dental hygiene; background in a fast-paced clinical setting recommended; must have a current certificate in CPR.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Spanish is a plus
Working for Optimus:
• OHC provides a fun, fast-paced working environment, where our commitment to quality is present in every job function.
• 100% Outpatient Setting
• Excellent health & welfare benefit options
• Competitive Compensation
• Optimus and its caring, multilingual staff proudly serve our community in a patient-centered environment.

Compensation decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal and Connecticut equal-pay requirements. The final offer will be determined based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, education, specialized skills, scope of responsibilities, market conditions, and internal equity. The salary range does not guarantee placement at any specific point within the range. Eligible employees may receive employer-sponsored benefits, covering medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits; paid time off and holidays; and other employer-sponsored benefits, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
Optimus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.