Dental Hygienist

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist to join our clinical team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality preventative dental care and supporting overall oral health through patient education, clinical services, and collaboration with dental professionals. The ideal candidate will be passionate about community health, skilled in hygiene procedures, and committed to creating a positive patient experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Deliver preventative and therapeutic dental hygiene services, including periodontal care, in accordance with clinical protocols and licensure. Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' oral health, including medical history reviews, dental and periodontal charting, and oral cancer screenings. Capture and process digital dental radiographs as prescribed. Support clinical efficiency by performing expanded functions as permitted by state regulations and under the direction of a licensed dentist. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care, treatment plans, and clinical observations in compliance with HIPAA and organizational standards. Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques, nutrition, and the importance of routine dental care. Apply fluoride treatments, sealants, and other preventive materials as indicated. Respond appropriately to medical emergencies or complications during treatment. Participate in community outreach and oral health education initiatives. Ensure all instruments and workspaces are properly sterilized and maintained according to infection control protocols. Stay current with continuing education requirements and maintain active licensure. Foster a welcoming and respectful environment for patients of all backgrounds, ages, and needs. Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and a commitment to serving diverse populations. Uphold the mission, values, and policies of the organization in all interactions and duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program. Active Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in the State of Ohio. Current CPR certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire). Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency with dental software, digital imaging, and electronic health records. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Bilingual fluency (e.g., English/Spanish or English/Polish) is highly desirable. Skills cleaning, imaging, treatment plans, educating, sterilization, infection control, hipaa compliance, attention to detail, personable, time management, interpretting, scaling, root planing, polishing, patient education, utilization review, x-ray, health care, customer service, medical Top Skills Details cleaning,imaging,treatment plans,educating,sterilization,infection control,hipaa compliance,attention to detail,personable,time management,interpretting,scaling,root planing,polishing,patient education,utilization review,x-ray,health care,customer servic Additional Skills & Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program. Active Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in the State of Ohio. Current CPR certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire). Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency with dental software, digital imaging, and electronic health records. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Bilingual fluency (e.g., English/Spanish or English/Polish) is highly desirable. Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Toledo, OH. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $84500.00 - $105600.00/yr. Health Vision Dental PTO 401k Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Toledo,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.