Louisville Metro Government
DENTAL HYGIENIST (FHC) - Full-time and PRN positions
Louisville Metro Government, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201
DENTAL HYGIENIST (FHC) - Full-time and PRN positions
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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 THE WORK
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.
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.
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.
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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer 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 (502) 774-8631 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
FHC - Iroquois
4100 Taylor Blvd, Louisville KY 40215 Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM; Wednesday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
FHC - Fairdale
1000 Neighborhood Place, Fairdale KY 40118 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Thursdays: 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
FHC - Southwest
9702 Stonestreet Road, Suite 220, Louisville KY 40272 Monday - Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
FHC - Americana
4805 Southside Drive, Louisville KY 40214 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Salary Information Louisville, KY $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 (Position posted 6 days ago)
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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 THE WORK
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.
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.
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.
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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer 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 (502) 774-8631 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
FHC - Iroquois
4100 Taylor Blvd, Louisville KY 40215 Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM; Wednesday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
FHC - Fairdale
1000 Neighborhood Place, Fairdale KY 40118 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Thursdays: 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
FHC - Southwest
9702 Stonestreet Road, Suite 220, Louisville KY 40272 Monday - Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
FHC - Americana
4805 Southside Drive, Louisville KY 40214 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Salary Information Louisville, KY $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 (Position posted 6 days ago)
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