School Health Dental Hygienist - Roving Program

Dental Hygienist – Roving School-Based Team

Dental Hygienist with the roving school-based dental team. Travels to different school buildings in the Columbus City and Reynoldsburg school districts. Every other Friday off. School hours (roughly 7:30‑4 or 8‑4:30) with work over summer and school breaks.

• 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.

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above:

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

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet