Dental Hygienist, Part-time, Savannah

Description

Pay Grade: TPW

This is temporary or hourly paid work performing professional health care services. Positions in this job are established for less than 30 hours per week and are not eligible for benefits.

Provides services for a school based dental prevention program. Will work 24 hours per week.

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture – 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 you

• Provides preliminary screening and notes potential problems.
• Examines head, neck, and oral areas for signs of oral disease.
• Provides dental hygiene treatment/service as prescribed by dentist supervisor. Treatment may include x‑rays, prophylaxis, scaling where indicated, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants.
• Instructs client in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Prepares clients, sterilizes instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and cleans room.
• Records monthly data.
• Works with all aspects of school-based program including dental health education programs and health fairs.
• Provides administrative support for dental prevention program.
• Follows clinical guidelines of record documentation and HIPAA regulations.
• Practices infection control according to clinical protocol and OSHA regulations.

Associate’s degree in dental hygiene from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia dental hygienist license AND one year of related experience OR one year at the lower level Dental Hygienist 1 (HCT
010) or position equivalent.

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

• May be subject to pre‑employment drug screen. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
  
  This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
• Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting.
• Reference Checks & Immunizations Required.

* Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.