Job Description

Title: Dental Hygienist - Visa Independent

Location: Ocala, FL 34475  or alternating school site locations

Job type: Contract to Hire (potential)

Description:

WORK ENVORNMENT:  Marion County Health Department or alternating school site locations.  

DRESS CODE:  Scrubs

TRAVEL:  10% of the time.  May be assigned to a school site.  Can ride with a state employee in a state vehicle.  Normally will be an elementary school.  Will be at the school for the entire day, not travel required during business hours.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT:  Dental hygiene tools, Eaglesoft and HMS computer software

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Using dental instruments and hygiene equipment, performing dental prophylaxis and scaling and root planning.

Instruct patients in preventive dental techniques.

Assisting a high number of patients as required.

Ability to work with dentists, assistants, student assistants and volunteers.

SKILLS/EDUCATION NEEDED:

Must have a clear and current Florida Dental Hygiene license

Must have a current/active CPR certificate

Knowledge of dental terminology

Knowledge of dental hygiene principles and practices

Skills using dental instruments and equipment and performing dental prophylaxis and scaling and root planning.

Ability to instruct patients in preventive dental techniques.

Ability to work with dentists, assistants, student assistants and volunteers in a way that promotes teamwork and the betterment of the residents of Marion County

Bilingual (English/Spanish) – highly preferred

Pediatric Experience – highly preferred