Dental Hygienist

Short Description :

FL-DOH-Marion County-Dental Hygienist - Projected end date 6 / 30 / 24 - Opportunity to become permanent. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) highly preferred.

Pediatric Experience highly preferred.

Complete Description :

FL-DOH-Marion County-Dental Hygienist - Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) highly preferred. Pediatric Experience highly preferred.

WORK ENVORNMENT : Marion County Health Department or alternating school site locations. DRESS CODE : ScrubsTRAVEL : 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.

Instruct patients in preventive dental techniques.

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

Skills : Skill

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Expertise Rating

Move

Ability to speak and understand English

Required

Must pass level 2 background, drug screen and MVR

Required

Must have an active Florida Dental Hygienist License, in good standing.

Required

Current / active CPR certificate

Required

Experience working as a dental hygienist using dental instruments, performing dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planning

Required

Years

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Required

Ability to instruct patients in preventive dental techniques

Required

Ability to multi-task and exceptional time management to handle a high number of patients

Required

Experience with Pediatric patients

Highly desired

Months

Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) both written and verbal

Highly desired

Experience using EagleSoft and HMS computer systems

Highly desired

Experience working in the Public Health System

Highly desired

Questions : Question 1

Question 1

If applicable (safety sensitive positions), do you attest to consent to random drug testing?

Question 2

4. Can you provide the Florida Dental Hygienist License and CPR certification?

Question 3

Do you have Pediatric Experience?

Question 13

Does your candidate have experience using EagleSoft computer software?

Question 3

Are you a bi-lingual (English / Spanish)?

Agency Interview Type :

In Person Only

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Onsite