PT Dental Hygienist/Assistant

Georgia Department of Public Health; Gainesville (GA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

District 2 Public Health in Georgia is seeking a licensed dental hygienist to join our clinical team. The role provides preventive dental care, x-rays, prophylaxis, sealants and patient education under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

The team works in a busy public health setting serving multiple counties with a commitment to community health. Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree in dental hygiene, a current Georgia license and two years of related experience; bilingual

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in dental hygiene from an accredited college or university.
• Current Georgia dental hygienist license.
• Two years of related experience.

Responsabilités

• Provides preliminary screening and notes potential problems to aid the supervisor dentist in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Provides comprehensive, professional dental hygiene treatment/service as directed by dentist supervisor. Treatment includes x-rays, prophylaxis, scaling when indicated, Deep Scaling with Anesthesia, fluoride treatments and dental sealants.
• Accommodates scheduling of patients in order to fully utilize the clinical session as directed by dentist supervisor.
• Provides oral hygiene instructions to patients and parent/guardians as appropriate, and documents such in patient record.
• Follows clinical guidelines of record documentation and HIPPA regulations.
• Practices infection control according to clinical protocol and OSHA regulations.
• Breaks down and set up operatory between patients
• Under broad supervision, cleans teeth, examines head, neck and oral areas for signs of oral disease.
• May serve as a lead worker.

Connaissances

Dental hygiene

Patient care

Bilingual

Formation

Associate's degree in dental hygiene

Description du poste

Description

District 2 Public Health serves 13 counties in northeast Georgia, including Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White counties. One of the fastest growing regions in the state, District 2 includes rural and urban communities with diverse public health challenges.

The mission of public health is to promote and protect the health of people in Georgia wherever they live, work and play. We embrace this mission by serving individuals, families, and communities to improve their health and enhance their quality of life.

Come join the team that's changing the face of public health. We are improving the health of Georgia one community at a time. We are focused on understanding community health challenges and developing smart solutions that allow us to make an impact in our community. We are a team of intelligent and committed individuals who are passionate about public health and serving northeast Georgia. If you want to make a difference in public health, you should join our team.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

Location

Multiple health departments at the discretion of applicant & District Dental Director. and/or Hall County Health Department-The Living Bridge-East

Schedule

To be determined

Recruitment

This position is open to all qualified applicants

Pay Grade

J

Some Travel Is Required

Some Travel Is Required.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides preliminary screening and notes potential problems to aid the supervisor dentist in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Provides comprehensive, professional dental hygiene treatment/service as directed by dentist supervisor. Treatment includes x-rays, prophylaxis, scaling when indicated, Deep Scaling with Anesthesia, fluoride treatments and dental sealants.
• Accommodates scheduling of patients in order to fully utilize the clinical session as directed by dentist supervisor.
• Provides oral hygiene instructions to patients and parent/guardians as appropriate, and documents such in patient record.
• Follows clinical guidelines of record documentation and HIPPA regulations.
• Practices infection control according to clinical protocol and OSHA regulations.
• Breaks down and set up operatory between patients
• Under broad supervision, cleans teeth, examines head, neck and oral areas for signs of oral disease.
• May serve as a lead worker.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in dental hygiene from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia dental hygienist license AND Two years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual-Speak, read and write Spanish

Additional Information

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal records check (fingerprinting). In accordance with Georgia's Drug Free Workplace Act, it has been determined that certain positions warrant pre-employment drug testing.

As an employee of D2PH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

District 2 Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information regarding employment with District 2 Public Health please visit our website at www.phdistrict2.org.