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Aria Care Partners

Location:
United States, Joplin

Category:
Health and Beauty

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Job Description:

Aria Care Partners is the national leader in providing onsite dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care to over 3500 long-term care and skilled nursing facilities across 25 states. Aria Care Partners believes that our clinicians should be able to focus on providing the best, most comprehensive care for their patients. Our clinicians visit different skilled nursing communities daily, bringing life-affirming care to an underserved population. Our business model, innovation, customer support and teamwork deliver an unparalleled customer experience, resulting in a customer satisfaction rating of over 98%. Executing this strategic philosophy resulted in rapid company growth with revenue increases of 25%-30% annually over the last 4 years, nearly doubling the size of the company. Company values include caring fully for our customers and fellow employees, striving for excellence and continuous improvement, and excelling through the power of teamwork and collaboration. At Aria Care Partners, our mission is to enrich the quality of life for every resident with passion and compassion.

Job Responsibility:

Review patients lists prior to visit and ensure all supplies/equipment are available for all patients
Arrive on time, check in with dental contact, and review list of patients to be seen
Transport, set-up and take down equipment and supplies in room designated as workspace by facility
Work with contacts at nursing home to coordinate transfer or patients and their chart to and from the treatment room. If issues with transport of patients/charts and all options have been exhausted, call clinical support manager for assistance
Perform required care including taking X-rays, cleaning teeth and dentures, applying sealants, assess patient’s oral heath to report finding to dentist, following all ADA and Company standards of care
Explain procedures as they are completed to patient. Follow up with staff at facility to review recommendations for patient
Enter chart notes for treatment provided into Salesforce at the time of treatment
Ensure that OSHA safety and cleanliness regulations are followed during patient treatment
Ensure that disposables are handled correctly before leaving facilities
Check out with dental contact at facility, including review of chart notes. Leave printed copies of chart notes with facilities for patient charts
Work with clinical support manager on schedule and follow up of patient care and treatment
Maintain dental equipment through regular cleaning and maintenance routines
Inventory supplies and order as needed
Follow regulated OHSA guidelines in handling and sterilization of instruments
Utilize personal vehicle for equipment/supply transport and traveling to scheduled facility visits
Be available via cell phone during workday
Willing and able to expense purchases for office needs, unforeseen supply purchases and other reimbursable business-related expenses

Requirements:

Current Registered Dental Hygienist license in the state in good standing and 5 years’ experience. Willing to obtain additional state licensure
Valid Driver’s License with no moving violations in the last 5 years
Must have own reliable transportation
Ability to push/pull +/- 200 lbs. (ex. patients in wheelchair)
Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds in and out of your vehicle and roll in and out of home/facilities
High School Diploma or equivalent
Customer Service Skills – must be able to work with staff at nursing home to ensure that their dental needs are being met
Computer Skills – must be able to log chart notes at time of visit
Organization – must keep RDH supplies and dentures organized. Must also keep daily schedule organized and updated with most recent schedule changes
Multi-Tasker – ability to prioritize and address multiple demands concurrently
Communication – must be able to communicate effectively with clinical coordinator, patients, responsible parties and facility staff as necessary
Must fit with core values: Care Fully, Strive for Excellence, Team Works
Team Mindset – ability to work within a team for the good of the customer
Positive Problem-Solver – ability to think on your feet and find solutions to a variety of unique issues
Openness to continuous improvement of process and customer service experience

What we offer:

All drive time paid over 30 minutes each way. In addition, you receive 50 cents per mile for all miles
Portion of each day working from home
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays for Full-time Employees
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company match for Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life and Disability Insurance
An additional week off with pay around Christmas

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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