Dental Hygienist-Brunswick

Who we are.

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well‑being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long‑term career
• Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem‑solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Full time hours – 40 hours per week, salary $60,428.52. Full time position is eligible to participate in benefits plans, accrues annual and sick leave, 13 paid holidays.

Part‑time – up to 29 hours per week, $45/hour. Part‑time position is not eligible for benefits or paid holidays.

All Coastal Health District County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

• Provides preliminary screening and notes potential problems.
• Examines head, neck, and oral areas for signs of oral disease.
• Provides dental hygiene treatment/service as prescribed by dentist supervisor. Treatment may include x‑rays, prophylaxis, scaling where indicated, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants.
• Instructs client in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Prepares clients, sterilizes instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and cleans room.
• Records monthly data.
• Works with all aspects of school‑based program including dental health education programs and health fairs.
• Provides administrative support for dental prevention program.
• Follows clinical guidelines of record documentation and HIPPA regulations.
• Practices infection control according to clinical protocol and OSHA regulations.

Associate degree in dental hygiene from an accredited college or university and current Georgia dental hygienist license and two (2) years of job‑related experience; or one (1) year experience at the lower‑level Dental Hygienist 2 (HCT
011) or position equivalent. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package—Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit retirement plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long‑Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness
• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)

• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit .org

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following

Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting

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