Full-Time Registered Dental Hygienist

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• $5,000 sign on bonus**
• Job title Full-Time Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Reports to Chief Dental Officer Status Full-Time, Exempt (Contract/Salaried: $69,600 - $97,000)

• Job Purpose As a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) with Heartland Community Health Center’s Healthy Futures Mobile Dental Program, you will provide vital preventive dental care—including cleanings, sealants, X-rays, and assessments—to children directly in schools and community settings. This position is ideal for a compassionate, energetic clinician seeking a fast-paced and rewarding experience where you’ll truly make a difference by meeting kids and families where they are. This is a hybrid position that includes both community-based outreach work through the Healthy Futures Dental Program and in-clinic patient care at Heartland locations, supporting integrated care delivery and expanding access to services. You'll help remove barriers to care, foster trust, and create lifelong dental patients by delivering high-quality oral health services in an accessible, culturally competent way. Every day is an opportunity to improve children’s lives and long-term health outcomes while building deep connections within the community. Heartland offers a mission-driven, integrated care environment that values prevention, collaboration, and team-based care. Our RDHs enjoy:
• $5,000 sign-On bonus
• Monthly productivity incentive bonuses
• Flexible schedules (including 4-day workweeks)
• PSLF-eligible employment: potential eligibility for up to $50,000 in NHSC student loan repayment over two years, plus eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) through employment with a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, holidays, and wellness support

Join us and help redefine access to care—where prevention starts with you.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preventative and rehabilitative caries control and periodontal services: 1. Routine prophylaxis and topical application 2. Apply SDF as needed 3. Use ART technique to place interim restorations as needed 4. Scale and Root Planning 5. May use local anesthetic for procedures as needed
• Promote an atmosphere of good dental and general health by demonstrating good personal oral hygiene
• Educate patients on techniques of flossing, brushing, overall oral health, and the role of the dental care team
• Clean and sterilize instruments appropriately
• Follow infection control protocols and standard operating procedures
• Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Perform all duties in accordance with OSHA regulations
• Is attentive to patient needs
• Attend meetings as required (Joint Staff, Department, etc.)
• Completes assigned trainings in timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Attend meetings as required (Joint Staff, Department, etc.)
• Rotate to Medical Clinic for Medical/Dental integration
• Empower medical teams to deliver dental screenings to medical patients. Establish team relationships and coordinate bi-directional ‘warm handoffs’ to and from specialty dental according to established protocols
• Goal to treat no less than 1 patient per patient facing hour in clinic and no less than 2 patients per patient facing hour in community-based care setting
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate of a certified Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) program
• Current Kansas RDH license required
• Minimum of one year of experience preferred
• Current CPR certification required and must be maintained
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the social and cultural needs of diverse populations
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks to deliver efficient, high-quality patient care
• Remains calm and exercises sound judgment in emergency or high-pressure situations
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA privacy regulations and ability to follow written policies and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, databases, and standard office equipment (copiers, fax, multi-line phones, printers, scanners)
• Skilled in writing clear, accurate reports and correspondence using proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and dental terminology
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities
• Works independently, exercises good judgment, and adapts well to fast-paced, changing environments
• Demonstrates professionalism through punctuality, clean and appropriate attire, and good personal hygiene
• Builds and maintains respectful, effective relationships with patients, coworkers, and the public
• Provides outstanding customer service, even in challenging interactions
• Willingness to educate patients and the community about oral health and the role of the dental care team
• Accurately documents procedures and data in electronic health records
• Comfortable analyzing statistics or data and making appropriate recommendations
• Must be able to operate a company vehicle and maintain it in good condition
• Ability to anticipate and react calmly in emergency situations
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations

• Work Environment and Physical Requirements
• Frequent walking, standing, and sitting throughout the day
• Repetitive physical and mental tasks required
• Regular use of hands to handle, control, or operate tools and equipment
• Frequent bending, twisting, lifting, and carrying of equipment—up to 100 lbs
• Responsible for loading and unloading equipment as needed
• Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to others
• Work is conducted both indoors in climate-controlled settings and occasionally outdoors
• Must be able to manage frequent interruptions and function effectively in high-stress or emergency situations
• Exposure to infection, contagious diseases, and unpleasant or potentially hazardous patient or unit conditions
• May involve interactions with individuals who are angry, upset, or in distress; must be able to navigate conflict professionally and with composure

• Details
• Hours Monday through Friday, ranging from 8am – 7 pm. Shifts are generally 8hrs in length in clinic or community based. Work occurs in a hybrid environment including community-based settings (schools, outreach locations, mobile dental unit) and clinic environments.
• Occasional after-hours work may be required
• Hours are approximate and may be altered by supervisor(s) as needed