Dental Hygienist Assistant

Job Posting Advertisement Closes: 07/31/2026 12:00 AM Pay Grade: Non-Merit Grade Salary: $7.25 - $50.00 Hourly Time Type: Full time Health Department: Pennyrile District Health Department If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Kimberly Gaines at View email address on click.appcast.io. Job Description EXAMPLES OF WORK: Works under the local health department to provide preventative oral health services Operate within the structure of state dental practice acts Address social, environmental, and health literacy issues Provide effective dental health education Help people develop goals to improve their oral health Coordinate care Help patients navigate the complexities of the healthcare system Provide appropriate clinical services as needed Monitors the delivery and outcome of services Stay informed of changes to dental insurance and healthcare systems Completes documentation as required (computer literacy required) Participates in staff community and statewide workgroup meetings Performs related work as required Coordinate and perform community events as directed: Back-to-School events, Oral Health Education events, etc. Knowledges Skills And Abilities Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team Ability to exercise judgment and sensitivity when investigating the background of patients and determining their needs Ability to maintain confidential materials Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing Ability to operate office equipment (e.g., computer software, telephone, interpreter phones, copier, fax, and other electronic communication methods) Ability to gather and analyze data Must be able to work independently on assigned tasks Minimum Requirements High school diploma or its equivalent (required) Prior experience in dental assisting will be given preference Must be willing to obtain and maintain a Community Health Worker Certificate Previous work experience participating in community outreach, conducting health promotion activities, or assisting patients with navigating the healthcare system, in a community health or social services setting. (preferred) An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Kentucky Department for Public Health