Dental Hygienist
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Working Title: Dental Hygienist - Journey - SLC Position Number: 400140 Department: AAH SODM CS Clinics Mgmt Department Homepage: www.ecu.edu/dentistry Advertising Department: DENTAL MEDICINE, SCHOOL OF Division: Academic Affairs Classification Title: Competency Level: 2 - Journey Number of Vacancies: Varies Full Time Equivalent (FTE): Varies Hourly Salary Rate/Range: 35.51 Work Schedule: Varies Position Location (City): Greenville Position Type: Temporary Staff Job Category: Staff - Medical Primary Function of Organizational Unit: The School of Dental Medicine is composed of ten administrative offices and four academic departments. The Administrative units include the Offices of the Dean, Vice Dean, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Associate Dean for Research, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Associate Dean for Extramural Clinical Practices, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Assistant Dean for Dental Education and Informatics, Assistant Dean for Academic Success and the Assistant Dean for Business Operations and Financial Affairs. The four academic departments are Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, General Dentistry and Foundational Sciences. Included in the mission of the School of Dental Medicine is to educate dental care providers (both dental students and dental residents) and to address the oral health care needs of the underserved population of North Carolina. The School of Dental Medicine meets these missions by operating dental clinics that provide both educational experiences for the dental students and residents and provides dental care to the residents of North Carolina. These clinics occur in both Ross Hall in Greenville, North Carolina, as well as Community Service-Learning Centers located throughout North Carolina. To operate these clinics, appropriate dental auxiliaries and clinical staff are needed. Job Duties : This position is located in Greenville, NC. The purpose of this position is to function as a dental hygienist in the School of Dental Medicine clinics Service Learning Center. Technical: This position will be under the direct supervision of a qualified dentist to perform the following: 1) Review and revise patient histories and to record patients vital signs; 2) Help to acquaint patients with preventive oriented practice philosophy; 3) Chart existing restorations on new patients, as well as the existence of clinical, present disease; 4) Perform thorough oral prophylaxes (cleanings) on scheduled patients which include proper use of ultrasonic cleaning devises, scaling instruments, polishing and flossing; 5) Educate, motivate, and reinforce proper rationale and methods of plaque removal and control, with appropriate nutritional guidance as well; 6) Apply topical fluorides and occlusal sealants on indicated patients; 7) Make appropriate study models on indicated patients; 8) Explain treatment alternatives to patients; 9) Record specific treatment performed on patient chart, as well as other patient information as needed; 10) Expose, process, and mount necessary x-rays; 11) Aid in chair-side assisting as necessary; 12) Handle sharpening, sterilizations, and maintenance of all instruments and equipment; and 13) Help to reconfirm and appoint patients. Escort patients to and from operatories; Clean and disinfect operatories between patient visits; keep operatories well supplied with necessary materials; help to maintain and manage patient recall system; aid with front desk duties if necessary; and participate in all staff meetings. Educate, motivate, and reinforce all patients in the proper rationale and methods of plaque removal and control. Advise individual patients or groups of patients concerning proper nutritional guidance. Participates in the education of dental students and dental residents. Consideration will be given to any FTE appointment. Minimum Education/Experience: Licensed to practice as a Dental Hygienist in the State of North Carolina. License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: Licensed to practice as a Dental Hygienist in the State of North Carolina. Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: License or Certification Required by the Department: Licensed to practice as a Dental Hygienist in the State of North Carolina. Special Instructions to Applicant: Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write see resume on your application when completing the job duties section. If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment). Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. All applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ( EST ) on the closing date indicated. Job Open Date: 12/11/2024 Job Close Date: 12/18/2024 Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: AA/EOE: East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA ) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) ###-#### (Voice/ TTY ) or ADA ...@ecu.edu. Eligibility for Employment: Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. 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