Dental Hygienist

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

DRESS CODE: Scrubs

TRAVEL: 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

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