Registered Dental Hygienist

Big Smiles•Louisville, KY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Big Smiles, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Part-time (Mon/Tues/Thurs) Registered Dental Hygienist in Louisville, KY and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school. Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.

Requirements

Must hold active RDH license
1+ years’ experience as a Registered Dental Hygienists (RDH)
Valid State ID, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel locally is a must
Works well with others (both children and adults)
Ability to work well in fast-paced environment; organized and detail-oriented; able to multi-task
Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs.
Current CPR (BLS) certification with hands-on live skills assessment
Able to walk several flights of stairs on occasion as many schools are without elevators

Responsibilities

Assist with oral health management of all patients-being a team player at all times
Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment, place your initials on the medical chart indicating that verification was made.
Obtain oral health assessment of each patient [new-baseline; follow-up patient]
Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information
Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards.
Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist
Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g. tooth brushing, flossing)+)
Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart.
Daily travel to and from school sites