Registered Dental Hygienist

Smile Programs

$83K — $99K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license required
  • Minimum of 1 year experience as an RDH
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation needed
  • Strong interpersonal skills for working with children and adults
  • Current CPR (BLS) certification required
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

  • Assist in managing oral health for all patients
  • Verify patient identity prior to treatment
  • Conduct oral health assessments for new and follow-up patients
  • Review medical histories and pertinent oral health information
  • Provide dental hygiene services such as scaling, sealants, and fluoride applications
  • Assist the dentist as required
  • Deliver oral health education to patients
  • Document dental services provided on patient charts
  • Travel daily to various school sites

Benefits

  • Evenings, weekends, and summers off
  • School day schedule of approximately 6-7 hours
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Unique work experience with flexible scheduling
  • Options for full and part-time positions
  • State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
  • Access to the latest technology and digital radiography
Full Job Description
Overview

Dentistry with a work-life balance

Make a difference while doing what you love

If you're looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let's talk.

Ohio Dental Outreach, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist working Full-time in Columbus, OH 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.

Sound interesting? or email [email protected]

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Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Qualifications:

  • Must hold active RDH license
  • 1+ years' experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist
  • Valid driver license, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to schools across counties
  • Works well with others (both children and adults)
  • Current CPR (BLS) certification
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs


Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) 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


Ohio Dental Outreach Offers:

  • 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
  • $40-$48 per hour
  • State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
  • Latest technology & digital radiography


(If texting/emailing, please include your name, contact information and the location of this position.)

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