Dental Hygienist - Advanced - Elizabeth City

Dental Hygienist•Advanced•

Elizabeth City Position Number:

T14202

Full Time or Part Time:

Anticipated Recruitment Range:

Position Type:

Temporary Staff Job Category:

Staff•

Medical Organizational Unit Overview:

Job Duties:

This position is located in the Community Service Learning Center in Elizabeth City. This position will be under the direct supervision of a qualified dentist to perform the following: 1) Review and revise patient histories and to record patients vital signs; 2) Help to acquaint patients with preventive oriented practice philosophy; 3) Chart existing restorations on new patients, as well as the existence of clinical, present disease; 4) Perform thorough oral prophylaxes (cleanings) on scheduled patients which include proper use of ultrasonic cleaning devises, scaling instruments, polishing and flossing; 5) Educate, motivate, and reinforce proper rationale and methods of plaque removal and control, with appropriate nutritional guidance as well; 6) Apply topical fluorides and occlusal sealants on indicated patients; 7) Make appropriate study models on indicated patients; 8) Explain treatment alternatives to patients; 9) Record specific treatment performed on patient chart, as well as other patient information as needed; 10) Expose, process, and mount necessary x-rays; 11) Aid in chair side assisting as necessary; 12) Handle sharpening, sterilizations, and maintenance of all instruments and equipment; and 13) Help to reconfirm and appoint patients. Escort patients to and from operatories; Clean and disinfect operatories between patient visits; keep operatories well supplied with necessary materials; help to maintain and manage patient recall system; aid with front desk duties if necessary; and participate in all staff meetings. Consideration will be given to any appointment up to .80 FTE.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Licensed to practice as a Dental Hygienist in the State of North Carolina. License or Certification Required by

Statute or Regulation:

Licensed to practice as a Dental Hygienist in the State of North Carolina.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

Special Instructions to

Applicant:

Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write see resume on your application when completing the job duties section. If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment). Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. All applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date indicated. Additional Instructions to

Applicant:

Job Close Date:

5/29/2026

Open Until Filled:

Initial Screening Begins:

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