Dental Hygienist

• - Float
• $28.39-$38.15
• Hourly
• Full Time

DENTAL HYGIENIST
FLOAT

Monday-Friday (40 hours per week)

Full Time Benefit Eligible

Spanish-Speaking Preferred

About Piedmont Health Services
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 54 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 10 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.

What's an FQHC?
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible administrating comprehensive dental hygiene care to all patients. Assessing and properly treating Periodontal disease. Assistant the Dentist when needed. Managing recall system. Participate in required meetings. Being a team Player.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: BA/BS Degree with two years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program. Licensed to practice dental hygiene in the state of North Carolina.

Licensure/Certification: Licensed to practice dental hygiene in North Carolina.

Travel: Local travel to and from dental center sites, and out of the area travel for conferences or meetings occasionally.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, email/internet and ability to learn other healthcare related software.

PATIENT POPULATION SERVED
Diverse Populations: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Requires full range of body motion, and finger dexterity. Eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and sitting for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hour Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids. Exposure to conditions common to a dental clinic environment.