Dental Hygienist; Part-Time - Teledentistry

Overview

The Southeast Health District Teledentistry Program is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill a part‑time, hourly position of Dental Assistant. This position location is negotiable within the district.

It is our mission at the Southeast Health District, to promote and protect the health of people in Southeast Georgia, wherever they live, work and play, uniting with individuals, families, and communities to improve and enhance their quality of life. We have clinic locations in 16 counties in Georgia, including Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Bulloch, Candler, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Evans, Jeff Davis, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware and Wayne counties.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long‑term career.
• Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem‑solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

Under general supervision, provides preventive oral health care services in school‑based teledentistry clinics in Brantley, Charlton, and Clinch counties and performs related administrative office duties.

• Performs preliminary oral health assessment and reviews with supervising dentist.
• Examines head, neck, and oral areas for signs of oral disease.
• Performs oral prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, and sealant applications.
• Takes dental x‑rays while safely operating radiographic equipment.
• Educates patients, classrooms, and program‑associated partners on proper oral hygiene instructions and techniques.
• Charts conditions and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
• Follows all infection control/safety/risk management practices and applies universal precautions.
• Follows clinical guidelines of record documentation and HIPAA regulations.
• Practices infection control according to clinical protocol and OSHA regulations.
• Maintains dental equipment, instruments, supplies, and sterilization area.
• Coordinates with staff in developing and fulfilling case management plans for each patient.
• Maintains professional knowledge of current oral health trends and developments through literature journals and attending related seminars, including quarterly oral health coordinator meetings.
• Assists the program coordinator and staff with dental related duties and various administrative tasks related to the program.
• Must be able to travel throughout the organization's service area.

Associate's degree in dental hygiene from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia dental hygienist license. Current CPR/BLS certification. 2+ years of clinical dental hygiene experience. In compliance with dental hygienist continuing education requirements.

Experience working with pediatric patients; experience with Teledentistry and/or working under general supervision. Experience with Dentrix software.

The Southeast Health District (SEHD) is committed to fostering a culture of health and well‑being among its employees. To support this commitment, SEHD encourages staff to incorporate regular wellness activities and make lifestyle choices that promote overall health.

To assist employees in achieving their wellness goals, the use of designated wellness breaks during the workday is authorized. Employees may utilize up to 30 minutes per workday for wellness activities, which can be taken as two 15‑minute breaks or one 30‑minute break.

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

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