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Dental Hygienist (Vacancy)

Salary

$35.52 - $48.86 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Part-time Funding/Project/Alt Incumb Limitation

Job Number

24-1584-V1

Department

50 Columbus Public Health

Division

Health

Opening Date

06/11/2024

Closing Date

6/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Definition

Duties for this position include providing patient care including the placement of dental sealants, completing paperwork, assisting other hygienists, and maintaining equipment in a mobile dental setting.

Pay Range: $35.52 to $39.48 per hour

Preferred Qualifications: Be current in healthcare provider CPR, Hepatitis B vaccination and tuberculosis screening at time of hire or complete within three months of hire.

Under general supervision, performs dental hygiene procedures in clinics and outreach programs; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Removes supra and subgingival calcareous deposits;

Cleans stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums;

Polishes clinical crowns of teeth;

Examines gums for signs of disease or periodontal recessed gums;

Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist;

Makes impressions for casts;

Performs periodontal scaling, closed soft tissue curettage, and root planning;

Applies pit and fissure sealant;

Applies topical fluorides;

Instructs patient in oral hygiene procedures;

Completes and updates dental records;

Exposes, processes, and mounts dental radiographs;

Sterilizes and maintains instruments and disinfects surfaces in accordance with the infection control policy;

Maintains equipment and dental operatories;

Assists dentist as necessary;

May perform procedures involved in the placement of amalgam, nonmetallic, and direct bonded restorative materials on teeth, which have been prepared by a dentist;

May travel to schools and other community settings to provide dental services;

May communicate with program participants who have limited English language skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid State of Ohio license to practice as a dental hygienist.

Some positions may require possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 24-1584-V1

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Krystie Weist

Columbus Public Health

240 Parsons Ave

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-5589

E: kaweist@columbus.gov

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Short-term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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Agency

City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone

(614) 645-8301

Website

https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission

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