DENTAL HYGIENIST - Houston, MO
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This posting states $30–$40 an hour. Open dental hygienist jobs in Missouri post a median of $46.75 an hour, the middle half $46.13–$48.88, across 6 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Dental hygienists employed in Missouri earn a median of $44.59 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Missouri Ozarks Community Health is a community health center focused on providing quality healthcare to those seeking services in Ava, Gainesville, Mansfield, Theodosia, Mountain Grove, Cabool and Houston. Our team has provided care to patients since 1997 and we continue to grow and expand. With our clinics located a little over one hour from Springfield and just a little further to Branson, MO, there's no better place to raise your family, relax, and enjoy the beautiful outdoors!
Our work environment includes
- Modern office setting
- Growth opportunities
- Safe work environment
Our team is seeking a part-time OR a full-time Dental Hygienist for our Houston, MO clinic . This position offers an option of either 3 or 4 day work weeks! (Days will be clinic specific)
This person will help support our team by performing a wide range of dental procedures and administrative duties.
We are looking for a motivated, results-driven professional with strong interpersonal skills who can think independently and act quickly and decisively when necessary. Candidates must possess current licensure, a strong knowledge of local dental procedures and the ability to meet strict hygiene standards.
We offer competitive salary, incentive bonuses, as well as, if eligible, a full-time benefit package including PTO, paid holidays, CEU and professional fee allowances, malpractice coverage, Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage options, 401k, and the opportunity to qualify for student loan support. The part-time position will not be eligible for benefits.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the oral health management of all clinic patients.
- Record patient-hygienist transactions as they occur in the patient's dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided.
- Provides oral health education and appropriate individual counseling for all center dental patients.
- Have knowledge of a wide variety of dental procedures.
- Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by a dentist in accordance with state regulations and law as well as Dental Department protocol and directive.
- Assists with various clinical and administrative functions of the center as appropriate and time permits.
- Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.
- Potential employees will receive and must pass a drug/alcohol screening before employment can begin.
Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited school of dental hygiene.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with fellow healthcare providers.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills required.
- Unrestricted license to practice Oral Hygiene in the State of Missouri.
If you want to join an upbeat, positive team with a focus on providing high quality patient care, please submit your resume by email, apply via our website or Indeed, or applications can be obtained at any of our 7 locations!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
From Missouri Ozarks Community Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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