Dental Hygienist

Job Description:

• Sign On Bonus - $5,000*

New Horizon Family Health Services (NHFHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that has been improving the health of the communities we serve since 1992. We offer quality health care for anyone needing a family doctor and medical home. Our years of experience and commitment to excellence have earned us the reputation as a trusted source of quality medical, dental, and behavioral health care.

Details:

• Under the general clinical supervision of the assigned dentist the dental hygienist provides support to facilitate the assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, and treatment of patients at New Horizon Family Dental Care. Additionally the dental hygienist assists in the supervision of dental hygiene students rotating at the dental office.

Experience and Skills:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Completion of an accredited Dental Hygienist course and radiography certificate

Licensure/Certification:

• Must be SC Licensure as a Dental Hygienist

Knowledge and Skills:

• One year working experience working as Dental Hygienist

• Must be computer literate and have experience using dental electronic systems and using digital radiography system

• Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and sometimes confidential situations, and demonstrate poise, tact, and diplomacy

• Must possess ability to communicate and work effectively with other employees and visitors

• Must have the ability to maintain integrity, confidentiality, and work under pressure to meet the clinic requirements and satisfy the patients

Benefits

New Horizon Family Health Services offers a robust and comprehensive benefit package to full time employees. These choices/options include:

• Vacation plus holidays and sick leave

Optional Benefits which include:

• Medical (PEBA State Health Plan), Dental and Vision benefits

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability

• Optional contribution to a 403 (b) Retirement Plan, with up to 4% employer match after the first year of employment

• Continuing education courses through SC AHEC

Mission:

Our Mission is to provide quality, affordable, compassionate patient-centered health care to improve the health of the communities we serve. Our Vision is that our community will be one of the healthiest in the Nation. Superior patient care is the hallmark of NHFHS.

Community:

Greenville, South Carolina is the perfect place to live, work, and play. Greenville is surrounded by mountains, lakes, hiking & biking trails, as well as recreational activities including golf, tennis, water sports, cultural performances and more. Geographically located between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC, with beaches just 3.5 to 4 hours away.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer.