Dental Hygienist 1

Salary : $33,973.64 - $42,148.26 Annually

Location : Lawrenceville Health Center

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 202300013

Department : Dental Services

Opening Date : 08 / 24 / 2023

FLSA : Determined by Position

Pay Grade : H

Job Information

This position will work 32 hours per week (80% time) & the weekly schedule Monday through Thursday 8am-5pm out of the Lawrenceville Dental Clinic.

The salary range for this position will be $33,973.64-$42,148.26 and will be based on education & experience.

Description of Duties

Public Health Dental Hygienist Job Summary :

Under both, general and direct supervision of a Dentist in a clinical setting, school setting and using established dental hygiene protocols and procedures, the Dental Hygienist provides comprehensive, professional, high-quality dental hygiene treatment and education to a broad range of patients, including children.

Responsibilities :

Performs all duties under direct and general supervision of dentist

Responsible for direct patient care as authorized by the dentist

Performs treatment consistent with the standard of care for hygienists as state law allows

Gathers patient health data

Educates clients on oral health to include conducting training sessions for individuals and groups

Practice, monitor, comply, and train staff in proper OSHA, CDC and HIPPA regulations for dentistry

Provides preventive oral health treatment inclusive of, but not limited to :

• Dental Screening / Examination to include the head, neck, and oral areas for disease
• Prophylaxis (Child and Adult)
• Scaling and Root Planning
• Sealants
• Fluoride Treatment
• Take and develop x-rays
• Any other scope of practice changes that may be adopted

Maintains documentation in Electronic Dental Record (EDR) inclusive of, but not limited to :

Assists with maintaining supplies, equipment and instruments

Will set up and break down the operatory between patients and help in lab with sterilization.

Upon request, helps with maintaining the dental prevention program with local travel required.

Qualifications

Please attach all transcripts & licensure information with application

Minimum :

Associate's degree in dental hygiene from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia dental hygienist license.

Preferred :

One year of clinical dental hygiene experience. Pediatric dental hygiene experience. Bi-Lingual (English & Spanish) Experience working within a team. Public or Community Health experience. Patient education experience. Current CPR / BLS Certification.

Additional Information

GNR Public Health does not accept resumes without a fully completed employment application. Required education credentials, license(s), certification(s) and / or registration(s) must be submitted prior to employment. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.

GNR PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Under Title 1 of the ADA, we do not discriminate on the basis of disability in our employment practices. Applicants selected for employment will be subject to the following : Pre-Employment Drug & Medical Screening, Fingerprint Criminal Record Investigation & Reference Checks.

Make a difference in the health of your community and earn great benefits too!

Full-time employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competetive network of benefits.

Benefits package includes :

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

Do you have a High School diploma or GED equivalent?

Are you fluent in any other languages besides English?

Are you able to pass a background check?

Have you ever been dismissed from ANY government position? If yes, an explanation can be attached with application.

Do you have an Associates degree (or Bachelors) in Dental Hygiene from an accredited college or university AND a current Georgia Dental Hygiene License?

Please select from the following that best describes your education :

How much clinical experience do you have with providing Clinical Dental Hygiene services / treatment?

Do you have experience providing pediatric clinical dental hygiene treatment / services?

Please describe any experience you have with pediatric populations or working with children. If none, please type N / A.

Are you CPR / BLS certified? If yes, please attach certification with application.

Please list any languages you are fluent in other than English. If none, type N / A.

Please describe any experience you have working within Public Health or Community Health. If none, please type N / A.

Please describe any experience you have with patient education and the type(s) of patient population(s) you have provided education to. If none, please type n / a.

Please describe your experience working within a team or teams.

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Salary : $33,974 - $42,148