Dental Hygienist

Pine Knot, KY

NEEDED: Dental Hygienist

LOCATION:  330 Federal Way, Pine Knot, KY 42635

SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, 5 days per week, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., excluding Federal holidays.

DUTIES:

  • Work under the supervision of the staff Dentist; however, may be required to work under the supervision of the Clinical Director or a BOP mid-level practitioner.
  • Responsible for personal health care needs and costs associated with exposure, or possible exposure to any blood borne pathogen or other risk encountered during performance of this contract.
  • Provide the following Dental Hygienist services, which include, but are not limited to, the items listed below.
  • Provide dental prophylaxis services.
  • Provide thorough individualized oral hygiene instructions to each patient
  • Monitor oral hygiene and periodontal condition on each patient seen for dental prophylaxis
  • Complete necessary dental x-rays as specified by the dentist
  • Sterilize instruments used for prophylaxis and other instruments as specified by the dental staff
  • Perform necessary paperwork related to scheduling patients for dental prophylaxis as directed by the dental staff

REQUIREMENTS / EXPERIENCE:

  • One year of experience.
  • Must be a graduate of an ADA approved dental hygiene school and has acquired a current state license to practice dental hygiene, without restrictions, in the state of Kentucky or Tennessee
  • Serious candidates should submit the following items:
  • Current resume
  • Dental Hygienist license
  • CPR (front & back)
  • Diploma / Certificate from an accredited Dental Hygienist school
  • Three (3) letters of reference from professional peers

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, ten (10) paid Federal holidays, and healthcare benefits contribution.