Registered Dental Hygienist

Overview Dentistry with a work‑life balance Make a difference while doing what you love. Big Smiles, a school‑based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Part‑time (Mon/Tues/Thurs) Registered Dental Hygienist in Louisville, KY and surrounding areas to provide dental care to underserved children at their schools. Our innovative in‑school dental program offers a different experience than a traditional practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, it is ideal for working parents or anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field. Registered Dental Hygienist Qualifications Must hold an active RDH license. 1+ years’ experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH). Valid State ID, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel locally. Works well with others (both children and adults). Ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment; organized and detail‑oriented; able to multi‑task. Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs. Current CPR (BLS) certification with hands‑on live skills assessment. Ability to walk several flights of stairs on occasion as many schools are without elevators. Registered Dental Hygienist Responsibilities Assist with oral health management of all patients—be a team player at all times. Verify patient identity using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment; place initials on the medical chart indicating verification was made. Obtain oral health assessment of each patient (new‑baseline; follow‑up patient). Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information. Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application, and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards. Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist. Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing). Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart. Daily travel to and from school sites. Big Smiles Offers Evenings, weekends and summers off! Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Benefit package (health, dental, vision). Unique work experience and flexible scheduling. Full and part‑time positions. State‑of‑the‑art portable dental equipment. Latest technology & digital radiography. Who We Are Smile Programs is the nation’s leading in‑school dental program founded almost two decades ago by two moms, who also happen to be dentists. The founders saw a tremendous need among underserved school‑aged children who lacked easy access to dental care and often suffered from poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, pain, and associated medical problems. Knowing that many parents could not take their children to the dentist due to work or transportation challenges, they sought to bring the care to the need. Today, through its dental partners, Smile Programs provides preventative and restorative care to approximately 500,000 children per year. Smile Programs affiliates with state‑licensed dentists, hygienists and assistants who use state‑of‑the‑art portable equipment to provide all services onsite, directly in the school or in a self‑contained mobile dental facility on site at the school. When portable equipment is used, classrooms, auditoriums or other school venues are literally transformed into fully functional dental offices for the day, enabling exceptional care with minimal disruption to the normal school routine. Smile Programs is currently active in 20 states and has ongoing strategic partnerships with over 8,000 school districts, including 21 of the 25 largest school districts in the country. Given the ongoing lack of access for many underserved children across the country, our services are in great demand and we are always looking for caring, compassionate professionals to join our team and play their part in making a difference in the lives of today’s underserved children. Rewarding Work. Competitive Compensation. Smile Programs. Smile Programs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Big Smiles Dental