About this position
Join a team where your clinical expertise and compassion directly strengthen the health of the community. At Lorain County Health & Dentistry, your local Federally Qualified Health Center, we are committed to being a trusted health partner, providing comprehensive, high‑quality care that is accessible to all. As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll play a vital role in advancing this mission by delivering exceptional preventative care, empowering patients through education, and ensuring every individual feels respected, valued, and supported.
In this role, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic, patient‑centered dental team under the supervision of our dentists, working together to promote healthy smiles and lasting wellness. You’ll embody our organizational values of Respect, Quality, Compassion, and Hope, while serving as a patient advocate and a champion for equitable care. Your ability to communicate warmly, provide culturally responsive support, and foster trusting relationships will make a meaningful impact, one patient at a time.
If you’re driven by purpose, thrive in a collaborative environment, and believe in removing barriers to care, we invite you to bring your talents to LCH&D. Here, your work doesn’t just change smiles, it changes lives.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Dental Hygienists coordinate and provide optimal services to clinic patients, with a special focus on preventative care, under the direct supervision of the Dentist. They perform basic dental care tasks primarily focused on keeping the patient’s teeth and gums healthy and clean. The Dental Hygienist also educates patients and their care givers on proper dental hygiene practices and techniques. All care and services are provided in accordance with LCH&D’s philosophy of “partnership” with patients while integrating its values of Respect, Quality, Compassion and Hope.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Must have Dental Hygiene degree and must be licensed to practice hygiene in the State of Ohio.
- Must maintain the appropriate continuing education requirements as established by the State Board of Dental Examiners.
- Must have BLS certification.
SKILL AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Must have proficient computer skills and the ability to become proficient in software programs specific to LCH&D i.e. NextGen, EPM, EHR, etc.
- Must have the skill and credibility to serve as a patient advocate and be a role model for change.
- Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor and communicate enthusiastically with patients.
- Ability to be responsive in working with a culturally-diverse patient population.
- Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to master a therapeutic communication approach.
- Ability to independently coordinate multiple tasks.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus.
BENEFITS
- Excellent Training and Orientation Program
- National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Eligibility
- Public Service Loan Repayment Eligibility
- Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Prescription Coverage
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Giving back, outreach, and true advocacy to the patient community we serve.
Lorain County Health & Dentistry (LCH&D) values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity of all person, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
LCH&D is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, LCH&D will ensure that all persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If an accommodation is needed please contact the LCH&D Human Resources Department at careers@lorainhealth-dentistry.org