Dental Hygienist- Dental Clinic St - Nationwide Children's Hospital - Columbus, OH

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Columbus, OH

Job Description

Overview:

Provides oral health care, dental health education, and remediable intraoral procedures to patients in the hospital clinic.
Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?:

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose.



Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.





We’re 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere.



Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere.



Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.
Responsibilities:

Examines patients' teeth and gums to identify any oral health issues.
Cleans teeth by removing plaque, tartar, and stains.
Educates patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provides advice on diet and lifestyle choices that can impact oral health.
Administers local anesthesia and applies cavity-preventive agents such as fluoride and sealants.
Takes and develops dental X-rays to help diagnose dental problems.
Keeps detailed patient records and maintains a clean and sterile work environment.
Qualifications:

Education Requirement


Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene school, required.
Bachelor's Degree, preferred.



Licensure Requirement


Licensed to practice in the State of Ohio, required.
Passed the National Boards, required.
Passed the Northeast Regional Boards, required.



Certifications


Certified in CPR, required.



Skills


Robust communication skills, required.
Demonstrates ability to treat and teach healthy and medically compromised patients.
Possesses strong manual dexterity.



Experience


Six months of relevant experience, preferred.



Physical Requirements:


OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Hot Temperatures, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs



FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Chemicals/Medications, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing



CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Depth perception, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing Far/near, WalkingAdditional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:Potential for Radiation Exposure,Demanding environment.Will need to be able to multitask.Talking on phone/in person Constantly (67-100%)





The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

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