DENTAL HYGIENIST (FHC) - Full-time and PRN positions

EXAMPLES OF THE WORK (These statements are intended to be illustrations of the work of this class.)

Cleans patients' teeth.
Charts patients' conditions for diagnosis and treatment by the dentist.
Takes, develops, and mounts x-rays.
Applies medicaments to the teeth and oral tissue, removes sutures, and places sealants on affected area, as directed by the dentist.
Sterilizes instruments by appropriate techniques.
Performs routine maintenance on dental equipment.
Reviews patient health history for completeness and accuracy and records treatment provided.
Provides oral hygiene instructions and uses appropriate techniques to motivate patient to improve and maintain oral health.
Provides dietary counseling and develops individualized oral hygiene program for patient's home care.
Participates, as necessary, in meetings, seminars and initiatives.
Adheres to standard precautions.
Performs related work as required.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited two-year dental hygiene program.
Must obtain CPR certification by the end of the probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with FHC.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Responds to patient and FHC needs via telephone, internet, fax, computer software and in person.

Spends extended periods of time sitting, standing, walking, climbing, stooping, bending, and reaching.

Identifies medical/dental record documentation, requests, and/or releases.

Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE), as mandated by OSHA and/or FHC.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

License to practice dental hygiene in the State of Kentucky.
Must be available to work a varied schedule, including evenings and/or Saturdays, as needed. 
Must provide own transportation to work at other FHC locations as needed.An Equal Opportunity Employer

Test Weights
Training & Experience: 100%

Please note that Training & Experience scores are based on the relevant (as determined by the hiring agency and Civil Service) training and experience, as listed on your application and/or resume, as submitted here.  Any information that is unclear or that is not listed on your application and/or resume will not be considered in the calculation of the Training & Experience score.  This also means that you should list your employment dates, including the month and year (i.e., 02/2010 to 08/2015) of employment, as well as the number of hours worked per week. 

DENTAL CLINIC LOCATIONS AND HOURS:
 
 FHC - Portland
 2215 Portland Avenue
 Louisville KY 40212
 (502) 774-8631
 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 
 FHC - Phoenix (Healthcare for the Homeless)
 712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd
 Louisville KY 40202
 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 
 FHC - East Broadway
 834 East Broadway
 Louisville KY 40204
 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 CLINIC LOCATIONS AND HOURS:
 www.fhclouisville.org
 
 FHC - Portland
 2215 Portland Avenue
 Louisville KY 40212
 (502) 774-8631
 Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm
 Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
 Saturday: 8:00am - noon
 Sunday: Closed
 
 FHC - East Broadway
 834 East Broadway
 Louisville KY 40204
 Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm
 Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
 Saturday: 8:00 - 12:00pm
 Sunday: Closed
 
 FHC - Phoenix (Healthcare for the Homeless)
 712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd
 Louisville KY 40202
 Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
 Saturday - Sunday: Closed
 
 FHC - Iroquois
 4100 Taylor Blvd
 Louisville KY 40215
 Monday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
 Tuesday: 8:00am - 8:30pm
 Wednesday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
 Saturday - Sunday: Closed
 
 FHC - Fairdale
 1000 Neighborhood Place
 Fairdale KY 40118
 Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
 Thursdays: 8:00am - 8:30pm
 Saturday - Sunday: Closed
 
 FHC - Southwest
 9702 Stonestreet Road, Suite 220
 Louisville KY 40272
 Monday - Wednesday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
 Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
 Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
 Saturday - Sunday: Closed
 
 FHC - Americana
 4805 Southside Drive
 Louisville KY 40214
 Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
 Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Salary : $24