What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Damien Center?
Dental Services
Damien Center Values
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Founded in 1987, Damien Center is Indiana’s oldest and largest AIDS service organization (ASO) and serves more than 8,000 individuals living with or at risk for HIV through a comprehensive, innovative approach to care and prevention. Our purpose is to be a trusted partner in providing services, education and advocacy for all people living with or at risk for HIV and any person seeking a safe and welcoming home for care. Our services include care coordination, clinical and pharmacy services, mental health, housing, and nutrition.
Position Summary
The Dental Hygienist plays a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered oral health care at the Damien Center Dental Clinic (opening Q2 2025). This position works closely with the Dental Director and clinical team to provide preventive care, oral health education, and periodontal maintenance for patients. The Dental Hygienist will emphasize trauma-informed, culturally competent care, particularly for individuals living with or at risk for HIV.
Duties And Responsibilities
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and skills.
Possess superior organizational and administrative skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities. Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Ability to work independently and achieve high standards of productivity, achieving deadlines and with superior product results. Strong calendaring, organizational, and document management skills required. Proactive approach to solving problems and communicating to leadership. Knowledge of office management systems, procedures, and office equipment required. Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual in this role must display the highest level of integrity and confidentiality. The individual should have effective communication skills, attention to detail and organization, and flexibility and adaptability. The individual will also maintain knowledge of trends in their area of responsibility.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are general representations of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Remote work is on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by the supervisor.
Damien Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Damien Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, other legally protected status, or genetic (including family medical history) information.
Damien Center complies with applicable federal laws and with all state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which Damien Center has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Please apply at www.damien.org/job-opportunities
This position description does not constitute a contract of employment or guarantee of any terms or conditions of employment. Damien Center employees are employed on an at-will basis. Nothing in this position description restricts Damien Center’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
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Damien Center Values
Dignity-Collaboration-Accountability-Equity-Quality-Innovation
Founded in 1987, Damien Center is Indiana’s oldest and largest AIDS service organization (ASO) and serves more than 8,000 individuals living with or at risk for HIV through a comprehensive, innovative approach to care and prevention. Our purpose is to be a trusted partner in providing services, education and advocacy for all people living with or at risk for HIV and any person seeking a safe and welcoming home for care. Our services include care coordination, clinical and pharmacy services, mental health, housing, and nutrition.
Position Summary
The Dental Hygienist plays a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered oral health care at the Damien Center Dental Clinic (opening Q2 2025). This position works closely with the Dental Director and clinical team to provide preventive care, oral health education, and periodontal maintenance for patients. The Dental Hygienist will emphasize trauma-informed, culturally competent care, particularly for individuals living with or at risk for HIV.
Duties And Responsibilities
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and skills.
- Perform comprehensive dental cleanings, including removing plaque, calculus, and stains.
- Conduct oral cancer screenings and periodontal examinations, identifying potential health concerns.
- Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays).
- Apply fluoride and sealants to prevent tooth decay.
- Administer local anesthesia as permitted by Indiana state regulations.
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices, nutrition, and preventive dental care.
- Provide post-operative and periodontal maintenance instructions.
- Develop and present individualized oral care plans for patients.
- Collaborate with the Dental Director and clinical team to create and implement treatment plans.
- Maintain a clean and sterile clinical environment, ensuring compliance with OSHA, CDC, and infection control protocols.
- Ensure that all dental instruments and equipment are properly sterilized and maintained.
- Participate in staff meetings, continuing education programs, and quality improvement initiatives to foster a culture of learning and clinical excellence.
- Other duties as assigned by the Dental Director or Dental Practice Manager.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in dental Hygiene from a CODA-accredited program.
- Valid Dental Hygienist license issued by the State of Indiana.
- Valid Dental Radiographer license issued by the State of Indiana.
- Minimum of 3 - 5 years clinical experience as a dental hygienist, preferably in Community Health Center/FQHC setting.
- Bilingual in Spanish/ English a plus.
- Work or lived experience may substitute for education requirements on a case-by-case basis.
Possess superior organizational and administrative skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities. Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Ability to work independently and achieve high standards of productivity, achieving deadlines and with superior product results. Strong calendaring, organizational, and document management skills required. Proactive approach to solving problems and communicating to leadership. Knowledge of office management systems, procedures, and office equipment required. Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual in this role must display the highest level of integrity and confidentiality. The individual should have effective communication skills, attention to detail and organization, and flexibility and adaptability. The individual will also maintain knowledge of trends in their area of responsibility.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are general representations of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to touch and handle objects. The employee frequently stands or walks.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Remote work is on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by the supervisor.
- Office setting, with sustained use of a computer.
- The noise level in the work environment is minimal to moderate.
- Individuals should maintain personal and professional competency and work to create an environment of courtesy, respect, inclusion, and positivity in all interactions both internal and external to the organization.
- FLSA Status: Hourly, Full-time, Non-Exempt
- Leader: Dental Director
- Salary: $71,500 – $75,000
- Benefits:
- 150 hours of PTO in the first year followed by 195 hours per year moving forward.
- 12 paid holidays
- Medical coverage options include a PPO plan or a HDHP.
- Dental & Vision plans
- Health Saving Account or Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403b Retirement Account with 5% matching and 100% vesting after 90 days
- Life Insurance @ 2 times the annual salary
- Voluntary Life Insurance Plan including spouse and child coverage options
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
- Premium Subscription to the CALM APP which assists with anxiety, stress & other mental health challenges
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Tuition Assistance
- Annual performance review that includes an annual performance-based salary increase
Damien Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Damien Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, other legally protected status, or genetic (including family medical history) information.
Damien Center complies with applicable federal laws and with all state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which Damien Center has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Please apply at www.damien.org/job-opportunities
This position description does not constitute a contract of employment or guarantee of any terms or conditions of employment. Damien Center employees are employed on an at-will basis. Nothing in this position description restricts Damien Center’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
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Salary : $71,500 - $75,000
