Position: Pay Rate: $23.62/hr

Work Environment: Onsite: 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34475 or alternating school site locations (FL-DOH Marion County Health Department).

Dress Code: Scrubs

Travel: 10% of the time. May be assigned to a school site. Can ride with a state employee in a state vehicle. Normally will be at an elementary school for the entire day; no travel required during business hours.

Tools/Equipment: Dental hygiene tools, Eaglesoft and HMS computer software.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Using dental instruments and hygiene equipment, performing dental prophylaxis and scaling and root planning.
• Instructing patients in preventive dental techniques.
• Assisting a high number of patients as required.
• Ability to work with dentists, assistants, student assistants, and volunteers.

SKILLS/EDUCATION NEEDED:

• Must have a clear and current Florida Dental Hygiene license
• Must have a current/active CPR certificate
• Knowledge of dental terminology
• Knowledge of dental hygiene principles and practices
• Skills using dental instruments and equipment and performing dental prophylaxis and scaling and root planning
• Ability to instruct patients in preventive dental techniques
• Ability to work with dentists, assistants, student assistants, and volunteers in a way that promotes teamwork and the betterment of the residents of Marion County
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) – highly preferred
• Pediatric Experience – highly preferred