School Health Dental Hygienist

Overview

4 days per week (either Monday‑Thursday or Tuesday‑Friday). 8am‑4:30pm, but may change slightly depending on school hours. Will support dental clinics at KIPP Columbus (charter school) and Grovport Madison. Open to those interested in working during the school year only (August‑May).

Provides oral health care, dental health education, and remediable intraoral procedures to patients in the hospital clinic.

• Examines patients' teeth and gums to identify any oral health issues.
• Cleans teeth by removing plaque, tartar, and stains.
• Educates patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provides advice on diet and lifestyle choices that can impact oral health.
• Administers local anesthesia and applies cavity‑preventive agents such as fluoride and sealants.
• Takes and develops dental X‑rays to help diagnose dental problems.
• Keeps detailed patient records and maintains a clean and sterile work environment.

• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene school, required.
• Bachelor's Degree, preferred.

• Licensed to practice in the State of Ohio, required.
• Passed the National Boards, required.
• Passed the Northeast Regional Boards, required.

Certified in CPR, required.

• Robust communication skills, required.
• Demonstrates ability to treat and teach healthy and medically compromised patients.
• Possesses strong manual dexterity.

Six months of relevant experience, preferred.

Occasionally: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Hot Temperatures, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 21‑40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41‑60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61‑100 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26‑40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41‑60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61‑100 lbs

Frequently: Bend/twist, Chemicals/Medications, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 11‑20 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0‑25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing

Continuously: Audible speech, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Depth perception, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Lifting / Carrying: 0‑10 lbs, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Walking

• Potential for Radiation Exposure.
• Demanding environment.
• Will need to be able to multitask.
• Talking on phone/in person Constantly (67‑100%)

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet