Details
 

09/17/2024

Intermittent Dental Hygienist

Wood County Health Department

POSITION POSTING

DATE POSTED:          09/12/2024

CLASSIFICATION:     Intermittent (as needed, should not exceed 120 days/calendar year or 1000 hours work); FLSA Non-exempt; Unclassified

PAY RANGE:             Starting rate is $24.53 per hour; Will commensurate with experience

WORK HOURS:        Intermittent as needed; Nights/weekends/holidays may be required

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

Under the general supervision of a Dentist in the clinical setting and using established dental hygiene protocols and procedures, the Intermittent Dental Hygienist provides professional high-quality dental care and education to a broad range of patients within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care. This position offers support where needed to ensure smooth, efficient running of Dental Health Services within the Health Center.

Evaluates patients and implements treatment regimens under supervision of the Dentist. Provides complete documentation of all findings, treatments, and outcomes.     

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Performs tasks and/or procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist as defined in the Ohio Administrative Code; 4715 State Dental Board; Chapter 4715-9 Dental Hygienists; 4715-9-01 Permissible practices of a dental hygienist.
• Assesses dental conditions and risk, uses patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting and perio-charting; takes patient vital signs as required.
• Delivers direct patient care to patients as assigned using established dental hygienist procedures.
• Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient education and risk protocols, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a dentist
• Initiates oral health education and prevention activities.
• Documents dental history of chief complaint; records and reports pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff; documents lab procedures and ensures follow up on results.
• Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse development during treatment of patients.
• Assumes responsibility for the upkeep of the dental operatory and equipment.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities as requested.
• Assists in the preparation of patient care areas, and in the patient admission, transfer, and discharge process; prepares reports and assists with patient reception, telephone calls, routine triage, and other office duties.
• Makes impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of dental equipment in assigned operatories and for the assigned equipment. Regularly and thoroughly performs maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Cleans and restocks operatories.
• Maintains inventory dental supplies and reorders as needed.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must be a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) from an accredited school of dental hygiene program.
• Clear record with the Ohio State Dental Board. 

REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: 

• Current RDH License to practice in the State of Ohio. License must be maintained throughout employment.
• Current CPR certification. Certification must be maintained throughout employment.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License. License must be maintained throughout employment. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Prior experience in a FQHC. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of public health laws, regulations and standards as defined by federal, state, and local governments.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services.
• Ability to analyze medical records and prescribed protocol to formulate effective therapeutic treatment plans.
• Ability to independently assess the nature and extent of extent of dental disease and associated conditions and pathology in dental patients.
• Ability to perform a full range of established hygienist protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of patient screening, charting, and medical history procedures and documentation.
• Knowledge and understanding of dental surgery and associated procedures, terminology, and techniques.
• Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to independently perform emergency dental procedures.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical co-workers.
• Knowledge of patient admission, triage, transfer, and discharge procedures and documentation.
• Ability to manage the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC, and ADA standards.    

Final candidates must successfully pass a background check and provide proof of current automobile insurance.

An individual who poses a direct threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace will be deemed not qualified for this position. 

The Wood County Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Health Department provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with the Wood County Health Department, please email wchdhr@woodcountyohio.gov or call 419-352-8402 Ext. 3226.

Printer-Friendly Version