Dental Hygienist, Oncology
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Shift: 8a-5p
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION: Under general supervision of the Dentist the Dental Hygienist will be responsible to perform licensed procedures in providing oral prophylaxis for dental patients who are primarily geriatric patients of the Dental Center. Duties include making of applicable radiographs assisting in patient examination application of topical fluorides patient education in preventive dentistry. Operates radiographic equipment and other dental equipment to provide x-rays and clean teeth. Maintains equipment in working condition and notifies dentist of equipment malfunctions or service requirements. Examines and assists with examination of patients. Educates patients on dental and oral hygiene and preventive dentistry. Applies topical fluorides and/or local anesthetics. Makes radiographs as directed. Cleans teeth with appropriate tools and materials. Assists dentist and other staff as appropriate.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school education of equivalent. 2 years college. Registered dental hygienist from an accredited school licensed by the State of Georgia. Two years experience preferred advanced training desirable. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking Occasional sitting Close eye work (computers typing reading writing) Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock Floor Surfaces Hot/Cold Temperatures Indoor/Outdoor conditions Latex Lighting Patient care/handling injuries Radiation Shift work Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment including respirators environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Dentrix
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Computer Skills
- Infection Control Training
- Chairside Assisting
- Dental Office Experience
- OSHA
- Medical Imaging
- Outside Sales
- Eaglesoft
About Company
"Have a Coke and a smile" means more to Emory University than it does to the rest of the world. The school, which has some 13,300 students and about 12,500 staff and faculty members, has a very low student-teacher ratio of about 7:1. It changed from Emory College to Emory University i ... View more
