Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County, NC is hiring: Dental Hygienist in Winston-Salem
Forsyth County, NC, Winston-Salem, NC, United States, 27104
Salary: $29.06 - $33.42 Hourly
Location : Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type: Part-time No Benefits
Job Number: 04437
Department: Public Health
Division: Administration
Opening Date: 10/24/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
General Statement of Duties
The Forsyth County Department of Public Health, Cleveland Avenue Dental Center is seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist to work with a supportive dental team in a community health care setting. Work includes assisting in the oral health management of all clinical patients to include adults and children. The Dental Hygienist will obtain baseline oral hygiene assessment data based upon accepted principles of oral hygiene and periodontal care. The Hygienist must be knowledgeable and able to complete the required documentation for the patients' electronic dental record to reflect the nature of condition, care, and/or treatment needed and provided.
Distinguishing Features
Typical Work Schedule:
Monday & Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Ability to gain the cooperation of the patient to elicit required information;
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and interpret & maintain
accurate records and reports;
- Ability to deal tactfully with the public & diverse populations;
- Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations & making decisions;
- Ability to work well with others;
- Customer service skills and;
- Computer & electronic medical records skills (Knowledge of Dentrix software is
preferred).
Minimum Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited two-year program of Dental Hygiene and licensed to practice as a Dental Hygienist in North Carolina.
Dentrix software experience preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assesses patients' oral health condition;
- Reviews health histories;
- Completes oral cancer screening (including head & neck examination);
- Completes dental charts;
- Communicates with the Dentist;
- Performs prophylaxis;
- Performs scaling, root planing, and full mouth debridements;
- Completes full mouth charting (probing depths) & placement of sealants;
- Takes & processes Scan-X radiographs;
- Completes oral hygiene instruction;
- Discusses smoke cessation and nutrition concerns with patients;
- Cleans room and prepares it for next patient and;
- Assists with sterilization of instruments.
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01
The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
02
Did you graduate from an accredited two-year program of Dental Hygiene?
03
Are you currently licensed as a Dental Hygienist in the State of North Carolina?
04
If you answered yes to the previous question, what is your license number? If you answered no to the previous question, enter N/A.
05
How many years of experience do you have working as a Dental Hygienist in a Dental Office or Clinic?
06
Do you have a current CPR certification?
07
Please list the dental program management software in which you are proficient. If you do not have experience with dental program management software, enter N/A.
08
Do you have experience using Dentrix?
09
Please rate your level of proficiency using electronic dental record software.
10
Are you bilingual (English/ Spanish)?
Required Question
Location : Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type: Part-time No Benefits
Job Number: 04437
Department: Public Health
Division: Administration
Opening Date: 10/24/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
General Statement of Duties
The Forsyth County Department of Public Health, Cleveland Avenue Dental Center is seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist to work with a supportive dental team in a community health care setting. Work includes assisting in the oral health management of all clinical patients to include adults and children. The Dental Hygienist will obtain baseline oral hygiene assessment data based upon accepted principles of oral hygiene and periodontal care. The Hygienist must be knowledgeable and able to complete the required documentation for the patients' electronic dental record to reflect the nature of condition, care, and/or treatment needed and provided.
Distinguishing Features
Typical Work Schedule:
Monday & Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Ability to gain the cooperation of the patient to elicit required information;
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and interpret & maintain
accurate records and reports;
- Ability to deal tactfully with the public & diverse populations;
- Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations & making decisions;
- Ability to work well with others;
- Customer service skills and;
- Computer & electronic medical records skills (Knowledge of Dentrix software is
preferred).
Minimum Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited two-year program of Dental Hygiene and licensed to practice as a Dental Hygienist in North Carolina.
Dentrix software experience preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assesses patients' oral health condition;
- Reviews health histories;
- Completes oral cancer screening (including head & neck examination);
- Completes dental charts;
- Communicates with the Dentist;
- Performs prophylaxis;
- Performs scaling, root planing, and full mouth debridements;
- Completes full mouth charting (probing depths) & placement of sealants;
- Takes & processes Scan-X radiographs;
- Completes oral hygiene instruction;
- Discusses smoke cessation and nutrition concerns with patients;
- Cleans room and prepares it for next patient and;
- Assists with sterilization of instruments.
Click to view information.
Click to view information.
These links do not apply to positions that are Part Time, no benefits.
01
The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
- Yes I understand and agree
- No I do not agree
02
Did you graduate from an accredited two-year program of Dental Hygiene?
- Yes
- No
03
Are you currently licensed as a Dental Hygienist in the State of North Carolina?
- Yes
- No
04
If you answered yes to the previous question, what is your license number? If you answered no to the previous question, enter N/A.
05
How many years of experience do you have working as a Dental Hygienist in a Dental Office or Clinic?
- No experience
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months to 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- More than 4 years
06
Do you have a current CPR certification?
- Yes
- No
07
Please list the dental program management software in which you are proficient. If you do not have experience with dental program management software, enter N/A.
08
Do you have experience using Dentrix?
- Yes
- No
09
Please rate your level of proficiency using electronic dental record software.
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Expert
10
Are you bilingual (English/ Spanish)?
- Yes
- No
Required Question