Dental Hygienist

Job Id: 731105

Position: Dental Hygienist

Department: FLDOHMarion County

Location: 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala FL 34475 or alternating school site locations

Duration: 3Months

Shift: Mon to Fri (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)

• FLDOHMarion CountyDental Hygienist Projected end date 6/30/24 Opportunity to become permanent. Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred. Pediatric Experience highly preferred.

• FLDOHMarion CountyDental Hygienist

WORK ENVORNMENT:

• Marion County Health Department or alternating school site locations.
• DRESS CODE: Scrubs
• TRAVEL: 10% of the time. May be assigned to a school site. Can ride with a state employee in a state vehicle. Normally will be an elementary school. Will be at the school for the entire day not travel required during business hours.
• TOOLS/EQUIPMENT: Dental hygiene tools Eaglesoft and HMS computer software

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Using dental instruments and hygiene equipment performing dental prophylaxis and scaling and root planning.
• Instruct patients in preventive dental techniques.
• Assisting a high number of patients as required
• Ability to work with dentists assistants student assistants and volunteers.

SKILLS/EDUCATION NEEDED:

• Must have a clear and current Florida Dental Hygiene license
• Must have a current/active CPR certificate
• Knowledge of dental terminology
• Knowledge of dental hygiene principles and practices
• Skills using dental instruments and equipment and performing dental prophylaxis and scaling and root planning.
• Ability to instruct patients in preventive dental techniques.
• Ability to work with dentists assistants student assistants and volunteers in a way that promotes teamwork and the betterment of the residents of Marion County
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred
• Pediatric Experience highly preferred