Hourly Dental Hygienist (PHCW)

Professional Health Care Worker

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you.

As a Professional Health Care Worker within the Cherokee County Dental Department at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting the lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways. Location: Cherokee County Dental Department in Canton, GA. This position will work up to a maximum of 29 hours per week.

Job Responsibilities

Under broad supervision, cleans teeth, examines head, neck, and oral areas for signs of oral disease. May educate clients on oral hygiene, take and develop X-rays or apply fluoride or sealants. May serve as a lead worker. Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Applies fluorides and caries preventing agents to arrest dental decay.
• Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis by the doctor.
• Checks lymph nodes under chin and neck to detect swelling or tenderness which could indicate the presence of oral cancer.
• Cleans calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of the gums using a dental instrument.
• Exposes and develops radiographs.
• Feels and visually examines for gingiva using probes to locate sores, periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
• Makes impressions for sturdy models.
• Provides clinical services and health education to clients and or staff to improve and maintain oral health.
• Removes excess cement from coronal surfaces of teeth.
• May serve as lead worker.
• May train subordinate staff in proper procedures of day-to-day operations.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in dental hygiene from an accredited college or university AND a current Georgia dental hygienist license AND two (2) years of job-related experience. OR One (1) year of experience at the lower-level Dental Hygienist 2 (HCT011) or position equivalent. Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Familiar with Phosphor Plate Digital Radiographs

Additional Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

CBH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered.

All positions require criminal history record check. Required education credentials, license, certification and/or registration must be submitted prior to employment in the position. Some positions require pre-employment drug testing in which the applicant who is offered the position will be required to successfully complete.

As an employee of CBH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

This announcement is open to all persons meeting minimum qualifications. If special accommodations are needed, contact the District Personnel Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This posting is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

For more information regarding employment within the North Georgia Health District, please log on to our website at The CBH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Georgia Department of Public Health