DENTAL Hygienist; FHC - and PRN Positions

DENTAL HYGIENIST (FHC) - Full-time and PRN positions

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Under close supervision, performs patient-related dental work.

Responsible for providing dental services in the areas of diagnostics, prevention, education, and periodontics at Family Health Centers (FHC).

• Cleans patients' teeth.
• Charts patients' conditions for diagnosis and treatment by the dentist.
• Takes, develops, and mounts x-rays.
• Applies medicaments to the teeth and oral tissue, removes sutures, and places sealants on affected area, as directed by the dentist.
• Sterilizes instruments by appropriate techniques.
• Performs routine maintenance on dental equipment.
• Reviews patient health history for completeness and accuracy and records treatment provided.
• Provides oral hygiene instructions and uses appropriate techniques to motivate patient to improve and maintain oral health.
• Provides dietary counseling and develops individualized oral hygiene program for patient's home care.
• Participates, as necessary, in meetings, seminars and initiatives.
• Adheres to standard precautions.

• Graduation from an accredited two-year dental hygiene program.
• Must obtain CPR certification by the end of the probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with FHC.
• License to practice dental hygiene in the State of Kentucky.
• Must be available to work a varied schedule, including evenings and/or Saturdays, as needed.
• Must provide own transportation to work at other FHC locations as needed.

• Responds to patient and FHC needs via telephone, internet, fax, computer software and in person.
• Spends extended periods of time sitting, standing, walking, climbing, stooping, bending, and reaching.
• Identifies medical/dental record documentation, requests, and/or releases.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE), as mandated by OSHA and/or FHC.

• License to practice dental hygiene in the State of Kentucky.

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  Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM;
  Wednesday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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  Thursdays: 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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  Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM;
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Louisville, KY $85,000.00 - $ (Position posted 6 days ago)