DENTAL HYGIENIST (FHC) - Full-time and PRN positions

Louisville Metro Government • Full-time • Louisville, Kentucky, United States • $23 / hour • 1d ago

Description

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WORK

Under close supervision, performs patient-related dental work.
Responsible for providing dental services in the areas of diagnostics, prevention, education, and periodontics at Family Health Centers (FHC).

Examples of Duties

EXAMPLES OF THE WORK (These statements are intended to be illustrations of the work of this class.)

Cleans patients' teeth.
Charts patients' conditions for diagnosis and treatment by the dentist.
Takes, develops, and mounts x-rays.
Applies medicaments to the teeth and oral tissue, removes sutures, and places sealants on affected area, as directed by the dentist.
Sterilizes instruments by appropriate techniques.
Performs routine maintenance on dental equipment.
Reviews patient health history for completeness and accuracy and records treatment provided.
Provides oral hygiene instructions and uses appropriate techniques to motivate patient to improve and maintain oral health.
Provides dietary counseling and develops individualized oral hygiene program for patient's home care.
Participates, as necessary, in meetings, seminars and initiatives.
Adheres to standard precautions.
Performs related work as required.

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited two-year dental hygiene program.
Must obtain CPR certification by the end of the probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with FHC.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Responds to patient and FHC needs via telephone, internet, fax, computer software and in person.

Spends extended periods of time sitting, standing, walking, climbing, stooping, bending, and reaching.

Identifies medical/dental record documentation, requests, and/or releases.

Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE), as mandated by OSHA and/or FHC.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

License to practice dental hygiene in the State of Kentucky.
Must be available to work a varied schedule, including evenings and/or Saturdays, as needed.
Must provide own transportation to work at other FHC locations as needed.

Supplemental Information

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Test Weights
Training & Experience: 100%

Please note that Training & Experience scores are based on the relevant (as determined by the hiring agency and Civil Service) training and experience, as listed on your application and/or resume, as submitted here. Any information that is unclear or that is not listed on your application and/or resume will not be considered in the calculation of the Training & Experience score.This also means that you should list your employment dates, including the month and year (i.e., 02/2010 to 08/2015) of employment, as well as the number of hours worked per week.

DENTAL CLINIC LOCATIONS AND HOURS:

FHC - Portland
2215 Portland Avenue
Louisville KY 40212
(502) 774-8631
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

FHC - Phoenix (Healthcare for the Homeless)
712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd
Louisville KY 40202
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

FHC - East Broadway
834 East Broadway
Louisville KY 40204
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

CLINIC LOCATIONS AND HOURS:
www.fhclouisville.org

FHC - Portland
2215 Portland Avenue
Louisville KY 40212
(502) 774-8631
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday: 8:00am - noon
Sunday: Closed

FHC - East Broadway
834 East Broadway
Louisville KY 40204
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday: 8:00 - 12:00pm
Sunday: Closed

FHC - Phoenix (Healthcare for the Homeless)
712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd
Louisville KY 40202
Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

FHC - Iroquois
4100 Taylor Blvd
Louisville KY 40215
Monday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 8:30pm
Wednesday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

FHC - Fairdale
1000 Neighborhood Place
Fairdale KY 40118
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursdays: 8:00am - 8:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

FHC - Southwest
9702 Stonestreet Road, Suite 220
Louisville KY 40272
Monday - Wednesday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

FHC - Americana
4805 Southside Drive
Louisville KY 40214
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Medical
Dental
Vision
Group Term Life
Supplemental Life
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holiday Pay
Bereavement Leave
Kentucky Retirement Systems
457 Deferred Comp
Tuition Assistance

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