Dental Hygienist, Part-time, Savannah

Job Title

Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Pay Grade: TPW This is temporary or hourly paid work performing professional health care services. Positions in this job are established for less than 30 hours per week and are not eligible for benefits. Provides services for a school based dental prevention program. Will work 24 hours per week. All Coastal Health District County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Job Responsibilities

Provides preliminary screening and notes potential problems. Examines head, neck, and oral areas for signs of oral disease. Provides dental hygiene treatment/service as prescribed by dentist supervisor. Treatment may include x-rays, prophylaxis, scaling where indicated, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants. Instructs client in oral hygiene and plaque control programs. Prepares clients, sterilizes instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and cleans room. Records monthly data. Works with all aspects of school-based program including dental health education programs and health fairs. Provides administrative support for dental prevention program. Follows clinical guidelines of record documentation and HIPPA regulations. Practices infection control according to clinical protocol and OSHA regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in dental hygiene from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia dental hygienist license AND One year of related experience OR One year at the lower level Dental Hygienist 1 (HCT010) or position equivalent. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Additional Information

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting Reference Checks & Immunizations Required * May be subject to pre-employment drug screen Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. *Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer* The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.