PT Dental Hygienist/Assistant

Posting number: 2023-06034

Department: District 2 County Position

Division: District 2 - Clinical

Job classification: Dental Hygienist 3

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Health, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

Location: Multiple health departments at the discretion of applicant & District Dental Director. and/or Hall County Health Department-The Living Bridge-East
Schedule: To be determined 
Recruitment: This position is open to all qualified applicants
Pay Grade: J
   
District 2 Public Health serves 13 counties in northeast Georgia, including Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White counties. One of the fastest growing regions in the state, District 2 includes rural and urban communities with diverse public health challenges.
 
The mission of public health is to promote and protect the health of people in Georgia wherever they live, work and play. We embrace this mission by serving individuals, families, and communities to improve their health and enhance their quality of life.
 
Come join the team that's changing the face of public health. We are improving the health of Georgia one community at a time. We are focused on understanding community health challenges and developing smart solutions that allow us to make an impact in our community. We are a team of intelligent and committed individuals who are passionate about public health and serving northeast Georgia. If you want to make a difference in public health, you should join our team.
 
  In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

Examples of duties

• Provides preliminary screening and notes potential problems to aid the supervisor dentist in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Provides comprehensive, professional dental hygiene treatment/service as directed by dentist supervisor. Treatment includes x-rays, prophylaxis, scaling when indicated, Deep Scaling with Anesthesia, fluoride treatments and dental sealants.
• Accommodates scheduling of patients in order to fully utilize the clinical session as directed by dentist supervisor.
• Provides oral hygiene instructions to patients and parent/guardians as appropriate, and documents such in patient record.
• Follows clinical guidelines of record documentation and HIPPA regulations.
• Practices infection control according to clinical protocol and OSHA regulations.
• Breaks down and set up operatory between patients
• Under broad supervision, cleans teeth, examines head, neck and oral areas for signs of oral disease. 
• May serve as a lead worker.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in dental hygiene from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia dental hygienist license AND Two years of related experience

OR

•  One year at the lower level Dental Hygienist 2 (HCT011) or position equivalent.

Supplemental information

To be considered for employment at District 2 Public Health you must complete an online application. This job application can be found at www.dph.georgia.gov.  Click on "About DPH" and then "Careers", locate position then click "Apply" to begin your application. Please make sure you have selected the specific job you are interested in and qualified for. You will receive an email or telephone call if you are selected to participate in the interview process. Please do not send hard copies of application materials. All information can be uploaded to the online system.
   Applications must include an email address and daytime phone number where applicant can be reached. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
 
   Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
 
   The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals.  A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
 
   The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal records check (fingerprinting).  In accordance with Georgia's Drug Free Workplace Act, it has been determined that certain positions warrant pre-employment drug testing.
 
   As an employee of D2PH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
 
   Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted 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.
 
   District 2 Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
   For more information regarding employment with District 2 Public Health please visit our website at www.phdistrict2.org.