School-Based Dental Hygienist - 4 Days/Week, School-Year

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc. seeks a dental hygienist to provide oral health care, patient education, and remediable intraoral procedures within the hospital clinic and at school-based dental clinics in Columbus, Ohio.

The role involves exams, cleanings, radiographs, local anesthesia, sealants, and maintaining records. Requires Ohio licensure, graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program, and CPR certification; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program is required.
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Must be licensed to practice in Ohio and have passed the National Boards and Northeast Regional Boards.

Aufgaben

• Examines patients' teeth and gums to identify oral health issues.
• Cleans teeth by removing plaque, tartar, and stains.
• Educates patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and lifestyle choices affecting oral health.
• Administers local anesthesia and applies fluoride and sealants.
• Takes and develops dental X-rays to aid diagnosis.
• Keeps detailed patient records and maintains a clean, sterile work environment.

Kenntnisse

Robust communication skills

Strong manual dexterity

Ability to treat and teach patients

Ausbildung

Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene school

Bachelor's degree, preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc. seeks a dental hygienist to provide oral health care, patient education, and remediable intraoral procedures within the hospital clinic and at school-based dental clinics in Columbus, Ohio.

The role involves exams, cleanings, radiographs, local anesthesia, sealants, and maintaining records. Requires Ohio licensure, graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program, and CPR certification; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.