School Health Dental Hygienist

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Provides oral health care, dental health education, and remediable intraoral procedures to patients in a hospital clinic. The position supports dental clinics at KIPP Columbus charter school and Grovport Madison during the school year, August through May. The schedule is four days per week, either Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; hours may change slightly depending on school hours.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Six months of relevant experience.

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 may 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, sterile work environment.
• Treat and teach healthy and medically compromised patients.

What This Job Offers

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