C/S Dental Hygienist

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Delaware is seeking a C/S Dental Hygienist to make a meaningful impact on community oral health. In this role, you'll provide high-quality preventive and therapeutic care to various populations, ensuring access to care for underserved communities.

Responsibilities include delivering clinical oral hygiene services, conducting screenings, and maintaining patient records. You must hold a Delaware Dental Hygienist License and a valid Driver's License. This is a great opportunity for professionals dedicated to enhancing public health.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Delaware Dental Hygienist License or eligibility for a Delaware license.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, scaling, sealant application, fluoride application, x-rays, and dental impressions.
• Conducts initial mouth screening, checks oral health history and conducts oral cancer screenings.
• Maintains patient documentation, paper charts and electronic dental records.
• Provides preventative oral health education to patients either in person or virtually.
• Assists the Dentist with appropriate treatments and performs independent procedures.
• Sterilizes dental equipment in accordance with established guidelines.
• Maintains the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Log.

Education

Delaware Dental Hygienist License

Job description

C/S Dental Hygienist

Make a meaningful impact beyond the traditional clinic setting. As a C/S Dental Hygienist, you will play a vital role in advancing community oral health by delivering high-quality preventive and therapeutic care in both clinical and community-based environments. This dynamic role involves engaging with diverse populations, providing personalized oral health education, and improving access to care for underserved communities.

This position requires travel to schools and community events throughout New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties.

Essential Functions

• Provides clinical oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, scaling, sealant application, fluoride application, x-rays, and dental impressions.
• Conducts initial mouth screening, checks oral health history and conducts oral cancer screenings.
• Maintains patient documentation, paper charts and electronic dental records, ensuring accurate records of care or treatment provided.
• Provides preventative oral health education to patients either in person or virtually.
• Assists the Dentist with appropriate treatments and performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by a dentist in accordance with state regulations and law.
• Sterilizes dental equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
• Maintains the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Log.

Job Requirements

• Possession of a Delaware Dental Hygienist License or eligibility for a Delaware license.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.