Dental Hygienist, $31.90-$48.45

Dental Hygienist

Job Responsibilities :

Dental Hygiene : Review health histories. Provide oral hygiene education and diet education for parents and patients. Perform oral examination and identify supra and subgingival calculus. Take and process bitewings and panoramic x-rays. Provide dental prophylaxis and fluoride treatment.

Patient Records : Record pertinent patient information in electronic dental record. May also serve as a scribe for the dentists in situations where the dentist is otherwise occupied in the direct care of the patient. When functioning in this capacity, the assistant, hygienist will not be engaged in direct patient care and will serve only as the recorder of the specific comments directed by the dentist for inclusion in the medical record, without interpretation or modification.

Radiology : Take and develop X-rays including panoramic, cephalometric, periapical, occlusal and bite wing films. Assist in routine maintenance of X-ray processor.

Patient Assistance : Anticipate, greet, and seat patient. Instruct patient about pre and post-operative needs and issues. Instruct patient in oral hygiene and fluoride treatment.

Equipment Preparation : Assemble trays, maintain hand pieces, and stock each room. Set up, clean and disinfect operatory.

Job Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent

3+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Associate Dental Hygiene, Current license to practice in the state

CPR

Dental Assisting National Boards certificate or Ohio Commission on Dental Assisting certificate

Prefer Nitrous oxide monitoring certificate (where that is the primary anesthesia)

Dental Assistant Technical Education

Prefer Ohio State Board certificate for Sealants and / or Coronal Polishing

Prefer Certified Orthodontic Assistant

Primary Location : Burnet Campus

Schedule : Full time

Shift : Day (United States of America)

Department : Dentistry

Employee Status : Regular

FTE : 1

Weekly Hours : 40

Expected Starting Pay Range : $31.90 - $40.18

Market Leading Benefits Including

Medical coverage starting day one of employment

Competitive retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions

Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic / Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

Physical and mental health wellness programs

Relocation assistance available for qualified positions

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal : to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's is :

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years

Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)

One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune

Consistently certified as a great place to work

A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability

Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace InnovationTogether. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger futurefor all of us.

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Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO / Veteran / Disability