HEALTH SERVICES DENTAL HYGIENIST - 07222025-69189

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, LOCAL HEALTH DIVISION, ROBERTSON COUNTY

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Overview

The Health Services Dental Hygienist position under general and/or direct supervision, performs dental hygiene work of average difficulty and related tasks as required. This classification involves delivering preventive care services, implementing and managing dental health education, instructing patients on proper oral hygiene, and maintaining compliance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines. The role requires physical activity, resource management, effective communication and collaboration with various stakeholders. Duties may involve chair side activities in public health facilities or other community settings.

Responsibilities

1. Provide preventive dental services within targeted populations including dental screenings, sealants, Silver Diamine Fluoride and fluoride applications, oral health education, and other clinical services within the scope of practice of a registered dental hygienist in Tennessee.
2. Complies with State, Tennessee Department of Health and Federal guidelines to ensure compliance with standards.
3. Maintain accurate records of dental screenings, services, and preventive measures. Maintain sterilization and infection control standards for equipment and supplies.
4. Provides clinical dental hygiene services and instructs patients in oral hygiene techniques. Collects information from patient records to determine specific treatment needs.
5. Collaborate and provide updates and reports to necessary stakeholders to ensure smooth project implementation. Communicate project status, challenges, and improvements with internal stakeholders.
6. Maintain and ensure the functionality of dental equipment and supplies to ensure resources are effectively monitored and managed to avoid service interruptions.

Competencies (KSA's)

1. Customer Focus
2. Communicates Effectively
3. Action Oriented
4. Interpersonal Savvy
5. Instills Trust

Knowledge:

1. Medicine and Dentistry
2. Customer and Personal Service
3. Administration and Management

1. Time Management
2. Service Orientation
3. Management of Material Resources
4. Critical Thinking
5. Instructing

1. Deductive Reasoning
2. Inductive Reasoning
3. Limb and/or Full Body Coordination
4. Speech Clarity

Tools & Equipment

1. Dental Equipment and Accessories
2. Personal Computers
3. Cleaning and Infection Control Equipment
4. Communication Devices (Telephone, Email)

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.