FL-DOH-Marion County-Dental Hygienist (731105)

Pay rate : $23.62 hr

Temp ( 3 months)

Job location :1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34475 or alternating school site locations

Hours: Mon-Fri   8am - 5pm

FL-DOH-Marion County-Dental Hygienist - Projected end date 6/30/24 - Opportunity to become permanent.  Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.  Pediatric Experience highly preferred.

FL-DOH-Marion County-Dental 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