OPS DENTAL HYGIENIST - 64953373

About the role

This is a floating Dental Hygienist position based out of Haines City, FL. This position will require travel throughout Polk County.

Responsibilities

• Provides dental hygiene services to eligible clients at the Polk County Health Department dental clinics.
• Conducts preventive/educational dental health programs at various locations in the community.
• Communicates (by phone or in person) in a courteous and professional manner at all times.
• Attends staff meetings and performs related work as required.
• Completes and maintains dental records of patients in accordance with County Health Department dental policies and state guidelines.
• Develops and evaluates educational materials and resources.
• Plans, develops, and conducts dental health education or prevention programs, including infection control and OSHA topics.
• Develops and maintains an effective and systematic patient recall system for all eligible patients.
• Performs dental prophylaxis; scaling and root planning procedures; exposes dental radiographs; instructs patients in preventive dental techniques, including proper tooth brushing and flossing techniques; and applies dental sealants.
• May be required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.

Requirements

• Licensure as a Dental Hygienist in accordance with Chapter 466, Florida Statutes.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Current valid CPR certification (preferred).
• Able to communicate with patients in a language other than English without using an interpreter (preferred).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of methods and techniques of dental hygiene.
• Knowledge of agency policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Skills in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skills in problem solving.
• Skills in computer software application.
• Skills in coordination.
• Ability to perform clinical hygiene procedures.
• Ability to prepare and maintain dental records.
• Ability to provide chair-side assistance, including prepare, clean, and maintain dental equipment and instruments.
• Ability to provide counsel and instruction to patient and family on dental care and treatments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to speak effectively and to adopt lecture material for presentation to various types of audiences.
• Ability to supervise people.

Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

Pay

Hourly rate -- $35.00

Schedule

Position will require travel throughout Polk County.