Dental Hygienist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a pediatric dental hygienist to deliver preventive care to patients from newborns to 21 years old. You will provide dental hygiene services, patient education, and support to the pediatric dental team in a busy clinical setting.

The role requires graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program, a valid Georgia dental hygienist license, and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Pediatric experience is preferred and patient safety is a priority.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited dental hygienist program.
• Georgia Board of Dentistry dental hygienist license.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment.
• Experience in pediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers competent patient care to patients from newborn to 21 years of age through preventive education and treatment.
• Removes plaque and calculus deposits and performs dental X‑rays as needed.
• Assists pediatric dentist and orthodontist as needed.
• Maintains relationship and communicates with patient and family to identify needs for service, follow-up, and referral.
• Maintains hygiene instruments and dental equipment in good working condition.
• Supports quality of care and patient safety through infection control practices.

Skills

Pediatric dentistry

Communication with families

Infection control

Education

Graduate of accredited dental hygienist program

Tools

Dental x-ray equipment

Job description

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Shift Start Time

6:00 AM

Shift End Time

4:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Job Description

Provides emotional and psychological support to pediatric dental patients and families. Performs the functions of a pediatric dental hygienist and assists in the delivery of dental care as needed. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pediatrics

Education

• Graduate of an accredited dental hygienist program

Certification Summary

• Georgia Board of Dentistry dental hygienist license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with standard pediatric dental and orthodontic procedures and techniques

Job Responsibilities

• Delivers competent patient care to patients from newborn to 21 years of age through preventive dental education and treatment, nutritional and dietary education, and emotional security.
• Provides for the gingival and oral health of the patient by removing plaque and calcareous deposits from teeth and performing necessary dental x-rays.
• Assists pediatric dentist and orthodontist as needed.
• Maintains relationship and communicates with patient and family to identify needs for service, follow-up, and referral.
• Maintains hygiene instruments in good working condition.
• Assists in maintenance of dental equipment, instruments, operators, x-ray processor, sterilization equipment/procedures, lab, and dark room.
• Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services.
• Demonstrates competent patient care, integrating infection control and body substance precautions, patient safety, body mechanics, and knowledge of growth and development.
• Demonstrates and practices family-centered care.
• Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patient and family.
• Communicates relevant information at the patient/family level of understanding.
• Identifies patient/family need for services from ancillary departments and provides follow-up and referral as necessary.
• Documents treatment and review, e.g., medical history.
• Clinical staff may serve a specific patient population, but has the potential to care for patients within the age population range served at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and will have competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, e.g., N is Neonate less than 30 days, I is Infant 30 days to 1 year, EC is Early Childhood 1-5 years, LC is Late Childhood 5-13 years, A is Adolescent 13-17 years, AD is Adult, and ALL is all ages.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

5461 Meridian Mark Rd

Job Family

Dental/Orthodontic