Registered Dental Hygienist

At Blount Rural Health Center, our goal is to provide the highest quality of care to our patients. The Dental Hygienist is a vital part of the team and helps to build up our patients to a greater level of confidence. A smiling face and friendly attitude are a must for this role. This job description entails the responsibilities of Dental Hygienist;

however, this is not an all-inclusive list as the position requires flexibility and acceptance of other tasks as assigned.

• Welcomes patients by greeting with a friendly smile and great attitude
• Completes screening procedures, reviewing both general and oral health
• Obtains routine radiographs
• Works with dentist to complete examination and prepares treatment plans
• Performs oral prophylaxis and scaling/root planning
• Provides community-based dental prevention education, community-based preventive activities such as group and individual education, oral hygiene instructions, teaching appropriate nutritional counseling, fluoride application, and sealant placement
• Performs clinical treatment using established dental hygienist procedures
• Documents conditions of decay and diseases for diagnosis and treatment by DMD
• Administers local anesthetic agent, if certification is held
• Performs oral cancer screenings
• May perform sterilization and assures clean, sterile technique is followed
• Conserves dental resources by elimination waste, adequate care of supplies and equipment
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements by following manufacturers instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment and supply inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Participates in meetings, providing input and suggestions
• Participate in continuing education activities as required
• May assist in guidance of new staff

• PAID Dental and Vision Insurance
• HRSA Loan Repayment Program
• Assistance with KY Licensure
• Eligible for loan repayment through NHSC
• 401K
• Flexible schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holiday’s
• NO WEEKENDS!
• Friendly and welcoming environment