Position Purpose:
Join Mercy Care Atlanta as a dedicated Dental Hygienist, where you will play a crucial role in delivering compassionate care to our patients. Under the guidance of a licensed provider, you will help preserve dental health, prevent disease, and improve the well-being of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
What You Will Do:
Conduct oral examinations and perform dental prophylaxis
Provide patient education on dental hygiene, especially for those with chronic illnesses
Assist in community outreach, including health fairs and events (3-4 times per year)
Care for patients of various age groups, including adults, geriatrics, and occasionally infants, children, and adolescents
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene
Active licensure by the Georgia Board of Dentistry as a Registered Dental Hygienist
At least two years of experience in dental hygiene
Strong knowledge of dental procedures, equipment, and terminology
Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team setting
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Day-1 Benefits (Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans).
Opportunity to get paid daily – through DailyPay
Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans.
Ministry/Facility Information:
Mercy Care Atlanta, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and comprised of 300 plus colleagues, is a healthcare organization that provides a range of health services to underserved and vulnerable populations in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.