Dental Hygienist

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is hiring a Dental Hygienist at the Columbus Campus to perform general hygiene duties, radiographs, and patient education. The role requires Ohio licensure, a dental hygiene degree, and CPR/BLS certification. N2O2 and local anesthesia experience are preferred.

The position is full-time, with 40 hours weekly, based on the Eastland Prosperity Center location, and involves HIPAA/OSHA compliance and documentation in the EHR. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene.
• Ohio dental hygiene licensure and CPR/BLS required.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• License to administer N2O2 and administer local anesthesia preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records and Microsoft Office/Excel preferred.
• Experience with complex periodontal therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general dental hygiene duties including periodontal scaling and root planing.
• Provide pediatric dental care and patient education.
• Expose radiographs and maintain dental instruments.
• Ensure HIPAA/OSHA compliance and accurate documentation.
• Maintain operatory cleanliness and supply organization.
• Document visits and treatment plans in the EHR.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up with on-site provider and staff.

Skills

0 years of clinical experience

N2O2 administration (preferred)

Local anesthesia administration (pref)

HIPAA/OSHA compliance

Electronic health record experience

Microsoft Office/Excel

Dental instruments proficiency

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene

Dental Hygiene licensure in the State of Ohio

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Electronic health record system

Microsoft Office/Excel

Job description

## Dental HygienistApply: Columbus Campus: Full time: Posted Today: R160060Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Dental Hygienist## Department:Nursing | College AdministrationThe full-time hygienist performs general dental hygiene duties including but not limited to periodontal scaling and root planing, pediatric dental care, patient education, exposing radiographs, instrument maintenance, supply maintenance, ensures appropriate HIPAA/OSHA compliance, accurately documents visit information and treatment plans in the patient's electronic health record, provides appropriate follow up for all outside referrals, ensures operatory is kept clean, communicates appropriately with on-site provider, management and clerical staff.## Additional Information:**Minimum Education Required** Associates or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene, Dental Hygiene licensure in the State of Ohio and CPR/BLS required at all times throughout employment; 0 years of clinical experience. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred. License to administer and monitor N2O2 and administer local anesthesia preferred. Qualified to practice under limited supervision also preferred. Experience and knowledge of a wide variety of dental instruments and procedures; experience with electronic health record, computer literacy including Microsoft Office/Excel preferred. Experience providing complex periodontal therapy preferred. Function: Allied HealthSub-function: Dental HygienistsCareer Band: Individual Contributor - ClinicalCareer Level: C2 Salary Range: $35.96 - $44.93## Location:Eastland Prosperity Center (2577)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**First Shift***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***