Dental Clinic - Hygienist

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc in Ohio seeks a dental hygienist to provide oral health care, education, and preventive intraoral procedures in a hospital clinic.

You will examine and clean teeth, educate patients, administer local anesthesia, take X-rays, and maintain accurate records in a busy clinical setting. Ohio license and CPR certification required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Must be licensed to practice in Ohio.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Examines patients’ teeth and gums to identify oral health issues.
• Cleans teeth by removing plaque, tartar, and stains.
• Educates patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and diet/lifestyle choices.
• Administers local anesthesia and applies fluoride/sealants.
• Takes and develops dental X-rays to aid diagnosis.
• Keeps detailed patient records and maintains a sterile work environment.

Skills

Robust communication skills

Demonstrates ability to treat andteach

Possesses strong manual dexterity

Education

Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene school

Bachelor’s Degree, preferred

Job description

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”