Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (OMFR), is seeking a dental hygienist with strong imaging skills and a desire to provide patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment. The successful applicant will join a collaborative OMFR team that includes an oral and maxillofacial radiologist, dentists, dental hygiene educators, a dental assistant, an administrative assistant, and student assistants. Together, this team provides imaging services to more than 6,500 patients annually while supporting the college's educational, clinical, and service missions. This Division of OMFR is committed to Ohio State's shared values of excellence and impact, diversity and innovation, inclusion and equity, care and compassion, and integrity and respect.

The primary responsibility of this position is to obtain high-quality intraoral and extraoral digital images. Responsibilities include reviewing imaging requests, verifying patient identity, preparing patients for imaging procedures, evaluating image quality for diagnostic acceptability, and supporting faculty and students with the delivery of imaging services and clinical workflow. In addition to direct patient care, the position offers opportunities to provide hands-on instruction to dental and dental hygiene students in imaging techniques and patient management.

Additional responsibilities include: accurately entering patient information into the electronic health record (EHR); facilitating patient flow through the clinic; coordinating care and communication with faculty, students, and staff; importing, exporting and managing digital imaging records; maintaining quality assurance standards for imaging procedures and equipment; and fostering a patient-centered, and supportive environment that promotes high-quality care and a positive patient experience.

Work Schedule: The Imaging Clinic operates Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is a full-time position, working 32 to 40 hours per week. Work schedules are established to support clinic operations, with some flexibility in start and end times within standard business hours.

Physical Requirements: A dental hygienist needs to be able to use both hands, dexterity in the fingers and the ability to manipulate instruments, materials, dental handpieces, and operate dental equipment. The use of feet is necessary to manipulate the rheostat for handpieces or other dental equipment. The body must be able to work from a dental stool in order to perform most dental procedures. The ability to sit and stand for a duration of time is also necessary. Other specific requirements include color spectrum differentiation; manual dexterity/motor coordination, hand-eye coordination, physical communications; visual acuity and communication/language development. Individuals in this position may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

Screening Requirements: This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check and drug and alcohol screening.

Target Hiring Pay Range: $35.24 - $44.04 per hour based on experience and education.

Education / Experience Qualifications:

Required: Two- or Four-year Dental Hygiene degree. Ohio Dental Hygienist license by the Ohio State Dental Board.

Desired: Master's Degree in Dental Hygiene or Education; 2 or more years of clinical practice experience; and experience documenting patient care activities and navigating workflows within the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system.

Location:

Postle Hall (0024)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.