Kentucky Department for Public Health
Contracted Dental Hygienist
Kentucky Department for Public Health, Mayfield, Kentucky, United States, 42066
Public Health Registered Dental Hygienist
The Public Health Registered Dental Hygienist is a contracted partial-year position/fulltime contract. Hours worked per year are 1500 hours-1950 hours. This is a full benefit position. There is a 5% increase at successful completion of 6 mos. Starting rate is $35.00. PDHD is a national health service corps site. Provider credentials: Contracted employee will obtain and maintain licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist and certification as a "Public Health Registered Dental Hygienist" throughout the terms of the contract. Specific standards of licensure can be found in KRS 313 and 201 KAR 8:562. It is not essential that this RDH have the certification before the contract begins, but must provide evidence of such before any preventive dental service can be provided. Scope of work: The position will provide primary preventive dental services to the populations identified by the contracting local health department. The preventative appointment includes a dental assessment, cleaning, fluoride varnish, and sealants when applicable. This program is not designed to replace a regular dentist. The purpose of this program is to provide children with access to dental care and establish them with a dental home. Additional responsibilities are at the discretion of the local health department and are as assigned. The Dental Hygienist will be provided benefits including health and life insurance, sick leave and annual leave in accordance with 902 KAR 8:120 for the pay periods worked, enrollment in the Kentucky Employee Retirement System for the pay periods worked. The Dental Hygienist will be eligible for holiday pay when it is a LHD holiday. When a school holiday occurs that is not a LHD holiday, the employee may request annual leave. The Dental Hygienist will be reimbursed for travel use in accordance with local health department's policies and procedures. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
The Public Health Registered Dental Hygienist is a contracted partial-year position/fulltime contract. Hours worked per year are 1500 hours-1950 hours. This is a full benefit position. There is a 5% increase at successful completion of 6 mos. Starting rate is $35.00. PDHD is a national health service corps site. Provider credentials: Contracted employee will obtain and maintain licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist and certification as a "Public Health Registered Dental Hygienist" throughout the terms of the contract. Specific standards of licensure can be found in KRS 313 and 201 KAR 8:562. It is not essential that this RDH have the certification before the contract begins, but must provide evidence of such before any preventive dental service can be provided. Scope of work: The position will provide primary preventive dental services to the populations identified by the contracting local health department. The preventative appointment includes a dental assessment, cleaning, fluoride varnish, and sealants when applicable. This program is not designed to replace a regular dentist. The purpose of this program is to provide children with access to dental care and establish them with a dental home. Additional responsibilities are at the discretion of the local health department and are as assigned. The Dental Hygienist will be provided benefits including health and life insurance, sick leave and annual leave in accordance with 902 KAR 8:120 for the pay periods worked, enrollment in the Kentucky Employee Retirement System for the pay periods worked. The Dental Hygienist will be eligible for holiday pay when it is a LHD holiday. When a school holiday occurs that is not a LHD holiday, the employee may request annual leave. The Dental Hygienist will be reimbursed for travel use in accordance with local health department's policies and procedures. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D