Registered Dental Hygienist

Smile America Partners•Douglasville, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Help A Child Smile, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in Douglasville, GA 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. Help A Child Smile is Georgia’s leading at school dental program meeting the tremendous need among underserved school aged children who do not have easy access to dental care and who often suffer from poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, pain and associated health problems.

Requirements

Active License
CPR or BLS certification
Ability to work well with both children and adults
Ability to work well on a small team and in a fast-paced environment
Organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and willing to travel

Responsibilities

Assist with oral health management of all patients
Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment
Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information
Obtain oral health assessment of each patient
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
Be a team player at all times