Dental Hygienist

Padmore Global Connections LLC; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion County Health Department in Ocala, FL seeks a Dental Hygienist for on-site work at Marion County sites, with possible school-site assignments. Bilingual English/Spanish and pediatric experience are highly preferred.

The role involves performing prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, and collaborating with dentists, assistants and volunteers to serve residents of Marion County.

Qualifications

• Must have a clear and current Florida Dental Hygiene license.
• Must have a current/active CPR certificate.
• Knowledge of dental terminology.
• Knowledge of dental hygiene principles and practices.
• Skills using dental instruments and performing prophylaxis and scaling.
• Ability to instruct patients in preventive dental techniques.
• Ability to work with dentists, assistants, student assistants and volunteers; teamwork.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.
• Pediatric experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Using dental instruments and hygiene equipment, performing prophylaxis and scaling.
• Assisting a high number of patients as required.
• Work with dentists, assistants, student assistants and volunteers to promote resident health.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Dental hygiene patient education

Teamwork & collaboration

Dental prophylaxis & scaling

Knowledge of dental hygiene principles

Education

Florida Dental Hygiene license

CPR certification

Tools

Eaglesoft

HMS

Job description

Title/Role:FL-DOH-Marion County-Dental Hygienist
Worksite Address:1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34475or alternating school site locations
Agency Interview Type:In Person Only
Work Arrangement:Onsite

Short Description:

FL-DOH-Marion County-Dental Hygienist - Projected end date 05/30/25 - Opportunity to become permanent. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred. Pediatric Experience highly preferred.

Complete Description:

WORK ENVORNMENT:

Marion County Health Department or alternating school site locations.

DRESS CODE:

Scrubs

TRAVEL:

10% of the time. May be assigned to a school site. Can ride with a state employee in a state vehicle. Normally will be an elementary school. Will be at the school for the entire day, not travel required during business hours.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT:

Dental hygiene tools, Eaglesoft and HMS computer software

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• ** Using dental instruments and hygiene equipment, performing dental prophylaxis and scaling and root planning.
• ** Assisting a high number of patients as required.
  ** Ability to work with dentists, assistants, student assistants and volunteers.

SKILLS/EDUCATION NEEDED:

• **Must have a clear and current Florida Dental Hygiene license
• ** Must have a current/active CPR certificate
• ** Knowledge of dental terminology
• ** Knowledge of dental hygiene principles and practices
• ** Skills using dental instruments and equipment and performing dental prophylaxis and scaling and root planning.
• ** Ability to instruct patients in preventive dental techniques.
• ** Ability to work with dentists, assistants, student assistants and volunteers in a way that promotes teamwork and the betterment of the residents of Marion County
• ** Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred
• ** Pediatric Experience highly preferred