Dental Hygienist 3

Location: Cherokee County Health Dept. (Dental Dept..) in Canton, GA

• Applies fluorides and other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay
• Charts conditions of decay and disease  for diagnosis and treatment by dentist
• Checks lymph nodes under chin and neck to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate presence of oral cancer
• Cleans calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments
• Exposes and develops x-ray film
• Feels and visually examine gums, using probes, to locate sores, periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease
• Make impressions for study models
• Provides clinical services and health education to clients and/or staff to improve maintain oral health
• Removes excess cement from coronal surfaces of teeth
• May serve as a lead worker
• May train subordinate staff in proper procedures of day to day operations

Associate's degree in dental hygiene from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia dental hygienist license AND Two (2) years of job-related experience OR One (1) year at the lower-level Dental Hygienist 2 (HCT011) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Familiar with Phosphor plate digital radiographs

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
 
CBH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered.
 
All positions require criminal history record check. Required education credentials, license, certification and/or registration must be submitted prior to employment in the position. Some positions require pre-employment drug testing in which the applicant who is offered the position will be required to successfully complete.
 
As an employee of CBH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
 
This announcement is open to all persons meeting minimum qualifications. If special accommodations are needed, contact the District Personnel Office at 706/529-5757.
 
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
 
This posting is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

For more information regarding employment within the North Georgia Health District, please log on to our website at www.nghd.org.
 
CBH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 
 
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How to Apply:
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