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Schedule: Part-time: 29 hours a week Monday- Friday between 8AM-5PM

Our Mission at Meridian Health Services is to close the gap on access to Whole-Person Healthcare by expanding locations and services so that all people in underserved communities can get quality treatment. You can be a part of our vision to be a leader in the integration of physical, mental and social health to make a real difference in the lives of others!

You are the dynamic, passionate Dental Hygienist we are looking for. Your expertise and professionalism is needed in a part time capacity at our Richmond office located in Richmond, IN to provide skilled dental assistant duties, services, or capacities under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

Our commitment to whole person healthcare and your desire to help change our communities for the better will make us an amazing Team!

Dental Hygienist Key Responsibilities:

• Performs under Access Practice Agreement and Prescriptive Hygiene functions.
• Performs all hygiene duties outlined by the supervising dentist
• Obtains preliminary dental history, makes observations, assessments and records appropriate findings.
• Prepares patient for the complete dental examination by the dentist.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding dental hygiene, tooth decay prevention, gum disease, etc.
• Scales teeth.
• Refers patients as appropriate.
• Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between clinic visits as required.
• Remains current in advanced practice changes within area, and where relevant, translates these findings into clinical practice.
• Follows infection control guidelines and ensures adherence to OSHA and CLIA protocols due to potential exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Participates in the development and implementation of PCER guidelines.
• Demonstrates ongoing professional growth through participation in relevant educational endeavors and appropriate associations.
• Maintains CPR certification and re-licensure requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Attends and participates in meetings and in-services as required. Serves on committees as requested.
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures concerning corporate compliance including privacy of protected health information.
• Performs related work as required and other duties as assigned.

We value your Dental Hygienist experience and education:

• Degree from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Current Indiana State Dental Hygiene License
• Dental Radiographer license obtained within the first 6 months of employment
• Two years’ experience as a dental hygienists preferred.

Meridian Health Services provides the following benefits for qualified Dental Assistants:

• Unique Mission – Innovative leader in integrated care and whole person health
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401k with Company match
• Professional development funds for Licensure and Continuing Education
• Personal Wellness and Financial Wellness Programs
• Merit based compensation

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.