Dental Hygienist

Greene County Health Care; Snow Hill (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Greene County Health Care is seeking a Dental Hygienist to deliver preventative care and education to patients. The role requires a graduate of a dental hygienist program with a valid North Carolina license. Responsibilities include patient education, care provision, and collaboration with the Dental Director on educational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a dental hygienist training program.
• Certified Hygienist with license in good standing in North Carolina.
• Knowledge of state requirements for dental hygienists.

Responsibilities

• Provides prophylactic and preventive care including fluoride application.
• Exposes and develops radiographs.
• Develops educational programs with the Dental Director.

Skills

Knowledge of safety and infection control standards

Oral hygiene education

Education

Graduate of a dental hygienist training program

Certified Hygienist with current Registered Dental Hygienist license

Job description

Greene County Health Care is a Community Health Center providing comprehensive medical, dental and behavioral health servicesfor members of our communities in Greene, Pitt and Pamlico counties in eastern North Carolina.

Job Summary

The Dental Hygienist provides prophylactic care and preventative treatment to dental patients of Greene County Health Care, Inc.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provides prophylactic care and preventive care, including topical fluoride and application of occlusal sealants.
• Exposes and develops radiographs.
• Provides oral hygiene education to patients on an individual basis and in groups when feasible and appropriate.
• Assures hazardous chemicals are labeled and proper Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are on file
• Develops educational programs with the Dental Director.
• Participates in continuing education on and off site as feasible and appropriate.
• Assists chair-side in delivery of dental treatment when other staff are out or when heavy patient load exists to include cleaning and readying dental operatories.
• Takes alginate impressions, pours and trim study models.

Qualifications and Skills

• Graduate of a dental hygienist training program.
• Certified Hygienist with current Registered Dental Hygienist license in good standing with the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners.
• Knowledge of the state of North Carolina’s requirements for dental hygienists.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control standards applicable to a dental setting.

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