Dental Hygienist

Job Title:

Dental Hygienist Location:

Ocala, FL Duration :

6 Months+ 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