Dental Hygienist- Dental Clinic ES

Overview

Monday through Thursday 8:15am–4:45pm / Friday 7:15am–3:45pm

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.
• Will need to be able to multitask.

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.
• Ability to treat and teach healthy and medically compromised patients.
• Strong manual dexterity.

Six months of relevant experience, preferred.

• Occasionally:
  • Biohazard waste
  • Climb stairs/ladder
  • Cold temperatures
  • Hot temperatures
  • Interpreting data
  • Lifting / carrying: 21‑40lbs
  • Lifting / carrying: 41‑60lbs
  • Lifting / carrying: 61‑100lbs
  • Pushing / pulling: 100lbs or greater with assistance
  • Pushing / pulling: 26‑40lbs
  • Pushing / pulling: 41‑60lbs
  • Pushing / pulling: 61‑100lbs
• Frequently:
  • Bend/twist
  • Exposure to chemicals/medications
  • Decision making
  • Flexing/extending of neck
  • Lifting / carrying: 11‑20lbs
  • Loud noises
  • Machinery
  • Problem solving
  • Pushing / pulling: 0‑25lbs
  • Reaching above shoulder
  • Sitting
  • Squatting/kneeling
  • Standing
• Continuously:
  • Audible speech
  • Exposure to blood and/or bodily fluids
  • Color vision
  • Communicable diseases and/or pathogens
  • Computer skills
  • Depth perception
  • Exposure to fumes/gases/vapors
  • Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning
  • Hearing acuity
  • Lifting / carrying: 0‑10lbs
  • User of patient equipment
  • Peripheral vision
  • Repetitive hand/arm use
  • Vision – far/near
  • Walking
• Additional physical requirements: potential for radiation exposure, demanding environment.
• Talking on phone/in person constantly (67‑100%).

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet