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Louisville Metro Government

DENTAL HYGIENIST (FHC) - Full-time and PRN positions

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: Not specified
Posted: 3 days ago
Location: Louisville, KY (Onsite)
Last Updated: 1 day ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/3/2026

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What they do

A Dental Hygienist performs routine dental care, including cleaning teeth and examining patients for signs of oral diseases, and educates patients about good oral health practices. Assists dentists in more complex dental procedures. Works in dental offices under the supervision of dentists and other dental health specialists.

$76,012 / year median in Kentucky

+28% projected growth

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Job Description

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WORK
Under close supervision, performs patient-related dental work. Responsible for providing dental services in the areas of diagnostics, prevention, education, and periodontics at Family Health Centers (FHC).
EXAMPLES OF THE WORK
(These statements are intended to be illustrations of the work of this class.) Cleans patients' teeth. Charts patients' conditions for diagnosis and treatment by the dentist. Takes, develops, and mounts x-rays. Applies medicaments to the teeth and oral tissue, removes sutures, and places sealants on affected area, as directed by the dentist. Sterilizes instruments by appropriate techniques. Performs routine maintenance on dental equipment. Reviews patient health history for completeness and accuracy and records treatment provided. Provides oral hygiene instructions and uses appropriate techniques to motivate patient to improve and maintain oral health. Provides dietary counseling and develops individualized oral hygiene program for patient's home care. Participates, as necessary, in meetings, seminars and initiatives. Adheres to standard precautions. Performs related work as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited two-year dental hygiene program. Must obtain CPR certification by the end of the probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with
FHC. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Responds to patient and FHC needs via telephone, internet, fax, computer software and in person. Spends extended periods of time sitting, standing, walking, climbing, stooping, bending, and reaching. Identifies medical/dental record documentation, requests, and/or releases. Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE), as mandated by OSHA and/or
FHC. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
License to practice dental hygiene in the State of Kentucky. Must be available to work a varied schedule, including evenings and/or Saturdays, as needed. Must provide own transportation to work at other FHC locations as needed.
An Equal Opportunity Employer Test Weights Training & Experience:
100% Please note that Training & Experience scores are based on the relevant (as determined by the hiring agency and Civil Service) training and experience, as listed on your application and/or resume, as submitted here. Any information that is unclear or that is not listed on your application and/or resume will not be considered in the calculation of the Training & Experience score. This also means that you should list your employment dates, including the month and year (i.e., 02/2010 to 08/2015) of employment, as well as the number of hours worked per week.
DENTAL CLINIC LOCATIONS AND HOURS
FHC
  • Portland 2215 Portland Avenue Louisville
KY 40212
(502) 774-8631 Monday
  • Friday 8:00 AM
  • 4:00 PM FHC
  • Phoenix (Healthcare for the Homeless) 712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd Louisville
KY 40202
Monday
  • Friday 8:00 AM
  • 4:00 PM FHC
  • East Broadway 834 East Broadway Louisville
KY 40204
Monday
  • Friday 8:00 AM
  • 4:00 PM
CLINIC LOCATIONS AND HOURS
www.fhclouisville.org FHC
  • Portland 2215 Portland Avenue Louisville
KY 40212
(502) 774-8631 Monday
  • Thursday:
    8:00am
  • 9:00pm
Friday:
8:00am
  • 4:30pm
Saturday:
8:00am
  • noon
Sunday:
Closed FHC
  • East Broadway 834 East Broadway Louisville
KY 40204
Monday
  • Thursday:
    8:00am
  • 9:00pm
Friday:
8:00am
  • 4:30pm
Saturday:
8:00
  • 12:00pm
Sunday:
Closed FHC
  • Phoenix (Healthcare for the Homeless) 712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd Louisville
KY 40202
Monday
  • Friday:
    7:30am
  • 4:00pm Saturday
  • Sunday:
    Closed FHC
  • Iroquois 4100 Taylor Blvd Louisville
KY 40215
Monday:
8:00am
  • 4:30pm
Tuesday:
8:00am
  • 8:30pm Wednesday
  • Friday:
    8:00am
  • 4:30pm Saturday
  • Sunday:
    Closed FHC
  • Fairdale 1000 Neighborhood Place Fairdale
KY 40118
Monday
  • Friday:
    8:00am
  • 4:30pm
Thursdays:
8:00am
  • 8:30pm Saturday
  • Sunday:
    Closed FHC
  • Southwest 9702 Stonestreet Road, Suite 220 Louisville
KY 40272
Monday
  • Wednesday:
    8:00am
  • 4:30pm
Thursday:
8:00am
  • 8:00pm
Friday:
8:00am
  • 4:30pm Saturday
  • Sunday:
    Closed FHC
  • Americana 4805 Southside Drive Louisville
KY 40214
Monday
  • Friday:
    8:00am
  • 4:30pm Saturday
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Sunday:
Closed