Full-Time Dental Hygienist
First Choice Community Health Centers·Spring Lake, North Carolina
First Choice Community Health Centers·Spring Lake, North Carolina
The Dental Hygienist will promote dental health through various procedures, including dental prophylaxis and oral cancer screenings. They will also provide education on preventative care and maintain accurate patient records.
Why Join First Choice Community Health Centers Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, Harnett County offers a unique blend of small-town charm and convenient access to big-city amenities. Located less than an hour from both Raleigh and Fayetteville, residents enjoy the tranquility of rural living with the benefit of nearby urban excitement. At First Choice, we’re proud to offer employment opportunities in this beautiful area, giving you the chance to work in a close-knit community while staying connected to the vibrant Triangle region. With a perfect balance of peaceful + affordable living and easy access to cultural and career opportunities, Harnett County is an ideal place to call home.
First Choice Community Health Centers is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist who will promote dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies, charting conditions of decay and disease, performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act. Teach primary preventative care education.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides prophylactic care and preventive care to include topical fluoride and application of occlusal sealant.
Exposes and develops radiographs.
Provides oral hygiene education to patients, on an individual basis and in groups when feasible and appropriate.
Develops education programs with the dental director.
Responsible for maintaining accurate and legible dental patient records.
Keep current and implement state and federal laws, standards, and guidelines related to dental services.
Be responsible for assisting with the development and implementing the CQI for the dental program.
Participate in continuing education seminars on and off site as appropriate and feasible to enhance dental program.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works intra-orally using sonic instruments that generate air spray, hand instruments that require repetitive movements. Must be able to work in biohazard environment and treatment of HIV positive patients. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Candidates must have an Associate degree in Dental Hygiene and a North Carolina Dental Hygiene License. Current CPR certification is also required, and new graduates are welcome to apply.
Market context
Dental assistant roles in North Carolina are often driven by steady outpatient and preventive care demand, with employers looking for candidates who can support chairside procedures, patient communication, and digital charting. These positions can be competitive when practices want DAII training or equivalent, CDA or radiological equivalency, CPR certification, and experience with dental software. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and software skills match the posting before applying.
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