Public Health Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Hours : Flexible schedule available : full time 30-40 hours per week or school year to coincide with mobile program

Benefits : The benefits package includes excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost, retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System), 401(k) with match, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, paid sick, 13 paid holidays, floating holiday, new hires start out with two vacation and sick days and begin accruing immediately, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, wellness allowance and more. (Benefits differ for part time employees). Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate!

The Public Health Hygienist provides dental health education and quality services in the areas of patient care, laboratory duties and administrative support. Hygienists maintain independent professional responsibility for patient care while working to meet agency goals within department guidelines as administered by the Dental Program Director. The Hygienist affects the efficiency and productivity of patient flow through timely, accurate and professional preparation of patients and patient information, including taking and processing x-rays. The Hygienist in this position may provide services in a fixed clinic, mobile dental facility or in a community-based setting.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Provide high-quality dental treatment including prophylaxis, debridement, scaling & root planing, sealants, and fluoride
• Ensure accuracy and efficiency with patient charting
• Deliver personalized dental health education to patients
• Provide dental care in school-based settings to reach children who otherwise would not receive care

Attend outreach events and educate community on oral health education

Education / Experience : Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program. North Carolina Dental Hygiene License. Current CPR certification. Two years of experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Our Mission

To improve individual and community health through services, education, and collaborative action.

Our Vision

We envision a thriving community where people make healthy choices in healthy environments.

CHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.