We're a Good Family to Know:

Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH) is a community-based healthcare organization that offers a full array of integrated services, serving more than 100,000 individuals each year in nearly 100 locations throughout Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas and Illinois.

Our greatest reward has been the opportunity to serve families and communities in need for the past 40 years. At PFH, our future is brighter than ever! With changes in leadership, focused priorities and strong core values, PFH remains a “Good Family to Know!”

Your role at PFH:

As a Dental Hygienist you will provide professional dental care in the field of dental hygiene including all related clinical procedures.

You will:

• Oral prophylaxis; oral hygiene instructions including proper tooth brushing, flossing, nutrition, as well as the need for professional care.
• Application of topical fluorides; placement of sealants; screen and evaluate patients regarding caries detection, periodontal pathology, oral cancer, and medical history.
• Expose radiographs; supra and sub gingival scaling and root planing.
• Procedures involving team periodontal surgical techniques; gross debridement in the treatment of acute periodontal conditions.
• Performing expanded duties where qualified; administration of local anesthetics.
• Carry out oral health assessment and record the medical history of the patient.
• Able to give preventive and therapeutic treatment.
• Accurately documents information in patient records.
• Attends to the needs of patients with the utmost patience, care, compassion and understanding.
• Primarily responsible for the initiation and maintenance of the dental prevention and dental education program.
• Assists in the training of dental assistants.

We think you'd be great for this role if you have:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Dental Hygiene.
• Licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist by the State of Missouri.
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Previous experience desired, but not required.

You'll love being a part of our family because:

Our associates are our most valuable asset! We understand the role their satisfaction plays in the quality of services they provide. Through encouragement, our associates are empowered to optimize their strengths through ongoing training to ensure they are equipped and feel competent to serve our clients.

Our eligible associates enjoy some of the following PFH Perks:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability plan options
• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match!
• Company paid basic life insurance
• Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
• Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Mileage Reimbursement
• License/Certification Reimbursement

Our human resources team wants to let you know what's required:

Employment is conditional upon the receipt of appropriate background checks. Upon offer of employment, you must grant permission for Preferred Family Healthcare to verify accuracy, legitimacy, and results in regards to the following conditions of employment:

• Background check that includes criminal history and abuse/ neglect.
• Motor vehicle driving record check.
• Education and license/certification verification (if applicable).
• Employment and/or personal reference checks.