Registered Dental Hygienist

Smile America PartnersLouisville, KY
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

Benefits

  • Evenings, weekends and summers off!
  • Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
  • Benefit package (health, dental, vision)
  • Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
  • Full and part time positions
  • State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
  • Latest technology & digital radiography
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