Dental Hygienist

Baltimore County; Maryland; Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Baltimore County is seeking a Dental Hygienist to support the Department of Health and Human Services in Towson, MD. Under supervision of a licensed dentist, you will practice dental hygiene and assist public health programs.

Responsibilities include patient exams, medical record review, prophylaxis, radiographs, and oral hygiene instruction tailored to individuals and groups. Strong emphasis on compliance, documentation, and patient care.

Formación

• ADA-approved dental hygiene program.
• Two years' experience in direct dental patient care.
• MD license to practice dental hygiene required.
• CPR certification required at appointment.
• Valid Maryland driver’s license (Class C) required.

Responsabilidades

• Performs preliminary dental examinations and records findings.
• Review patient medical records; provide oral hygiene instruction.
• Perform prophylactic and preventive treatments prior to dentist examination.
• Set up and close clinic rooms per regulations.
• Take radiographs and maintain dental records.
• Provide oral hygiene instruction to patients individually and in groups.

Conocimientos

Direct patient care

Dental hygiene

Educación

Dental Hygiene AA/AS degree

Descripción del empleo

Pay Schedule I, Grade 27, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the \"Work Experience\" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Definition Of Responsibility

Under general supervision of a licensed dentist, practices dental hygiene and assists in public health dentistry programs.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Performs preliminary dental examinations of patients and records findings.
• Provides initial review of patient medical records.
• Performs prophylactic and preventive treatments prior to examination of patient by dentist.
• Sets up and closes out clinic rooms in accordance with established regulations.
• Takes radiographs and maintains dental records and charts.
• Provides oral hygiene instruction to patients on an individual basis.
• Assists in presenting oral hygiene instruction before groups.

Examples of Other Duties

Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Required Qualifications

Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association with an associate in arts degree in dental hygiene

Plus

Two years' experience in direct dental patient care.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid license to practice dental hygiene issued by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners is required at the time of appointment. Possession of an approved CPR certification is required at the time of appointment. Possession of a valid driver\'s license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver\'s license is required at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Dental Hygienist

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

You MUST attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification includes the performance of physical activities such as walking, standing, bending, and the operation of dental instruments. Incumbents may be required to travel to sites throughout Baltimore County. Duties may expose incumbents to various bio-medical hazards.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.