Dental Clinic Hygienist

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Dental Hygienist to provide comprehensive oral health care and education within the hospital clinic in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on preventive care and treating dental issues in a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program, licensed in Ohio, CPR certified, and experienced in scaling, X-rays, and patient instruction. Part-time or full-time schedules are available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program or school.
• Ohio licensure to practice dental hygiene is required.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsabilités

• Examine teeth and gums to identify oral health issues.
• Clean teeth and remove plaque, tartar, and stains.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and diet for oral health.
• Administer local anesthesia and apply fluoride/sealants.
• Take and develop dental X-rays for diagnosis.
• Maintain accurate patient records and a clean, sterile environment.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Patient education

Formation

Dental hygiene degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Description du poste

NEW INCREASED RATES!!! Part Time and full time schedules available

Overview

Job Description Summary

Provides oral health care, dental health education, and remediable intraoral procedures to patients in the hospital clinic.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Examines patients' teeth and gums to identify any oral health issues.
• Cleans teeth by removing plaque, tartar, and stains.
• Educates patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provides advice on diet and lifestyle choices that can impact oral health.
• Administers local anesthesia and applies cavity-preventive agents such as fluoride and sealants.
• Takes and develops dental X-rays to help diagnose dental problems.
• Keeps detailed patient records and maintains a clean and sterile work environment.

Education Requirement

• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene school, required.
• Bachelor's Degree, preferred.

Licensure Requirement

Licensed to practice in the State of Ohio, required.

Certifications

Certified in CPR, required.

Skills

• Robust communication skills, required.
• Demonstrates ability to treat and teach healthy and medically compromised patients.
• Possesses strong manual dexterity.

Experience

Six months of relevant experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Hot Temperatures, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Chemicals/Medications, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Depth perception, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Walking

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

• Potential for Radiation Exposure,
• Demanding environment.
• Will need to be able to multitask.
• Talking on phone/in person Constantly (67-100%)

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet