DENTAL HYGIENIST (FHC) - Full-time and PRN positions

Responsibilities Under close supervision, perform patient‑related dental work. Provide dental services in diagnostics, prevention, education, and periodontics at Family Health Centers (FHC). Cleans patients' teeth. Charts patients' conditions for diagnosis and treatment by the dentist. Takes, develops, and mounts x‑rays. Applies medicaments to the teeth and oral tissue, removes sutures, and places sealants on affected area, as directed by the dentist. Sterilizes instruments by appropriate techniques. Performs routine maintenance on dental equipment. Reviews patient health history for completeness and accuracy and records treatment provided. Provides oral hygiene instructions and uses appropriate techniques to motivate patient to improve and maintain oral health. Provides dietary counseling and develops individualized oral hygiene program for patient's home care. Participates, as necessary, in meetings, seminars and initiatives. Adheres to standard precautions. Performs related work as required. Minimum Requirements Graduation from an accredited two‑year dental hygiene program. Must obtain CPR certification by the end of the probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with FHC. License to practice dental hygiene in the state of Kentucky. Must be available to work a varied schedule, including evenings and/or Saturdays, as needed. Must provide own transportation to work at other FHC locations as needed. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Responds to patient and FHC needs via telephone, internet, fax, computer software and in person. Spends extended periods of time sitting, standing, walking, climbing, stooping, bending, and reaching. Identifies medical/dental record documentation, requests, and/or releases. Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE), as mandated by OSHA and/or FHC. Benefits Medical Dental Vision Group Term Life Supplemental Life Accidental Death & Dismemberment Sick Leave Vacation Holiday Pay Bereavement Leave Kentucky Retirement Systems 457 Deferred Comp Tuition Assistance Clinic Locations and Hours FHC – Portland 2215 Portland Avenue, Louisville KY 40212 View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM FHC – Phoenix (Healthcare for the Homeless) 712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville KY 40202 Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM FHC – East Broadway 834 East Broadway, Louisville KY 40204 Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM FHC – Iroquois 4100 Taylor Blvd, Louisville KY 40215 Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Tuesday 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM; Wednesday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM FHC – Fairdale 1000 Neighborhood Place, Fairdale KY 40118 Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM FHC – Southwest 9702 Stonestreet Road, Suite 220, Louisville KY 40272 Monday – Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM FHC – Americana 4805 Southside Drive, Louisville KY 40214 Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Equal Opportunity Employment An Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Louisville Metro Government