Dental Hygienist

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist in the Nursing | College Administration department. The role performs general dental hygiene duties including periodontal scaling and root planing, pediatric care, patient education, radiographs, instrument and supply maintenance, and HIPAA/OSHA compliance.

Qualified candidates will hold an associates or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene with Ohio licensure and CPR/BLS.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene required.
• Ohio licensure and CPR/BLS certification required.
• 0 years of clinical experience acceptable; 0-2 years 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 instruments and supplies.
• Ensure HIPAA/OSHA compliance and accurate EHR documentation.
• Coordinate follow-up for outside referrals and communicate with on-site provider and staff.
• Maintain operatory cleanliness and assist management and clerical staff.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Electronic health record usage

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene

Ohio dental hygiene licensure

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Microsoft Office/Excel

N2O2 administration license

Job description

Job Title:Dental HygienistDepartment:Nursing | College Administration

The 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 Health

Sub-function: Dental Hygienists

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Clinical

Career Level: C2

Salary Range: $35.96 - $44.93

Location:Eastland Prosperity Center (2577)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift: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.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.