DENTAL Hygienist; FHC - and PRN Positions

Description

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 patients to improve and maintain oral health.
• Provides dietary counseling and develops individualized oral hygiene program for patients’ home care.
• Participates, as necessary, in meetings, seminars and initiatives.
• Adheres to standard precautions.
• Performs related work as required.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Term Life
• Supplemental Life
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• Bereavement Leave
• Kentucky Retirement Systems
• 457 Deferred Comp
• Tuition Assistance

• FHC - Portland
  2215 Portland Avenue, Louisville KY 40212
  
  Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• FHC - Phoenix (Healthcare for the Homeless)
  712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville KY 40202
  Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• FHC - East Broadway
  834 East Broadway, Louisville KY 40204
  Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM;
  Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM;
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• FHC - Iroquois
  4100 Taylor Blvd, Louisville KY 40215
  Monday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM;
  Tuesday 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM;
  Wednesday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• FHC - Fairdale
  1000 Neighborhood Place, Fairdale KY 40118
  Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM;
  Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
• FHC - Southwest
  9702 Stonestreet Road, Suite 220, Louisville KY 40272
  Monday - Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM;
  Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM;
  Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• FHC - Americana
  4805 Southside Drive, Louisville KY 40214
  Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

An Equal Opportunity Employer.