Dental Hygienist

Baltimore County • Full-time • Towson, Maryland, United States • $52.14k - $59.53k / year • 2w ago

JOB Pay Schedule I, Grade 27, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Definition Of ResponsibilityUnder general supervision of a licensed dentist, practices dental hygiene and assists in public health dentistry programs.
Examples of Essential Duties

Performs preliminary dental examinations of patients and records findings.
Provides initial review of patient medical records.
Performs prophylactic and preventive treatments prior to examination of patient by dentist.
Sets up and closes out clinic rooms in accordance with established regulations.
Takes radiographs and maintains dental records and charts.
Provides oral hygiene instruction to patients on an individual basis.
Assists in presenting oral hygiene instruction before groups.

Examples of Other Duties
Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.) SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification includes the performance of physical activities such as walking, standing, bending, and the operation of dental instruments. Incumbents may be required to travel to sites throughout Baltimore County. Duties may expose incumbents to various bio-medical hazards.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.