Hourly Dental Hygienist

Job Responsibilities

Cleans teeth, examines head, neck, and oral areas for signs of oral disease.

May educate clients on oral hygiene and develop x-rays or apply fluoride or sealants.

Serve as lead hygienist.

Clean teeth, observe abnormalities in face, mouth, neck, and take x-rays.

Apply fluoride and other cavity-preventing agents to arrest dental decay (varnish, sealants).

Screen clients for oral health issues, perform fluoride treatments, remove calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath gums.

Feel and visually examine gums using probes to locate sores, periodontal recessed gums, and signs of gum disease.

Check lymph nodes under client’s chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate presence of oral cancer.

Give oral hygiene instructions, explain procedures to patients, parents, and help patients with paperwork.

Call schools, head-start programs, YMCA, etc. to set up events.

Call schools and agencies to coordinate Dental Quiz Bowl annual events.

Prepare supplies for events.

Complete event paperwork and enter the appropriate database.

Provide dental school screening.

Provide dental health education to clients and/or staff to improve and maintain oral health.

Create PowerPoint presentations and provide education for health fairs, school career days, Red Ribbon events.

Present at parent teacher meetings in the schools.

Assist the dentist with x-rays and exams.

Clean operatories thoroughly, following all recommended procedures.

Clean instruments and bag for sterilization, run sterilizer and empty when sterilization is complete.

Clean trays, set up trays for the next patient.

Keep operatory stocked with supplies.

Inform appropriate staff when supplies are low.

Contact local extended living centers to offer services to residents.

Visit all DCBOH dental clinics regularly for infection control.

Work on updating forms necessary for various procedures.

Chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.

Provide front desk assistance when needed.

Complete continuing Education classes (virtually and face to face).

Maintain knowledge of infection control related to upcoming diseases and infections.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in dental hygiene from an accredited college or university.

Current Georgia dental hygienist license.

Two years of related experience OR one year at the lower level Dental Hygienist 2 (HCT011) or position equivalent.

Additional Information

Note: Thank you for your interest in DKPH. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide application status by phone or email. All qualified candidates will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

We have the right to close any position at any time for any reason.

Employment with the DeKalb Public Health is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements.

Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.

All applicants must apply for this position & complete application in: “Career Opportunities” at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/georgiadphlocation[0]=dekalb%20county&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: jannise.gray1@dph.ga.gov

DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Standard Benefits For Full-Time Salaried Employees In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

Standard Benefits For Part-Time Employees Part-time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave.

Required Question Employer Georgia Department of Public Health (GA) Address 200 Piedmont Ave, SE West Tower Atlanta, Georgia, 30334 Website http://dph.georgia.gov