Registered Dental Hygienist

About the role

Help A Child Smile is Georgia’s leading school-based dental program, serving underserved school-aged children with limited access to dental care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with oral health management of all patients
• Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment
• Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information
• Obtain oral health assessment of each patient
• 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)
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart
• Daily travel to and from school sites
• Be a team player at all times

Requirements

• Active License
• CPR or BLS certification
• Ability to work well with both children and adults
• Ability to work well on a small team and in a fast-paced environment
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and willing to travel

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Hygienist

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Benefit package (health, dental, vision)
• 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.
• Competitive daily base pay
• State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
• Latest technology & digital radiography

Pay

• Competitive daily base pay

Schedule

• Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.