Dental Hygienist - Primary Care Eastland

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides oral health care, dental health education, and remediable intraoral procedures to patients in a hospital clinic. This position functions as an integrated dental hygienist in Primary Care, primarily seeing patients age 3 and younger. An OHASP permit is required. Part-time and full-time schedules are available.

The hygienist examines teeth and gums, cleans teeth, educates patients on oral hygiene and health-related lifestyle choices, administers local anesthesia and preventive agents, takes and develops dental X-rays, and maintains patient records and a clean, sterile work environment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene school.
• Licensed to practice in the State of Ohio.
• Certified in CPR.
• Robust communication skills.
• Ability to treat and teach healthy and medically compromised patients.
• Strong manual dexterity.
• OHASP permit required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Six months of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients' teeth and gums to identify oral health issues.
• Clean teeth by removing plaque, tartar, and stains.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and advise on diet and lifestyle choices that can affect oral health.
• Administer local anesthesia and apply cavity-preventive agents such as fluoride and sealants.
• Take and develop dental X-rays to help diagnose dental problems.
• Keep detailed patient records and maintain a clean and sterile work environment.
• Treat and teach healthy and medically compromised patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree