Dental Hygienist-GRHS, Savannah, GA

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of

Savannah, GAFull-time$77K/yrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$77K/yr
Location
Savannah, GA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Georgia Dental Hygienist LicenseAssociate's degree

Job overview

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of is hiring a Dental Hygienist-GRHS, Savannah, GA. The State of Georgia seeks a Dental Hygienist at GA Regional Hospital in Savannah to clean teeth, examine oral areas for disease, educate clients on hygiene, take and develop X‑rays, apply fluoride or sealants, and potentially serve as a lead worker under broad supervision.

Key focus areas include Clean teeth, Examine head, neck and oral areas for signs of oral disease, and Educate clients on oral hygiene.

Preferred (not required): Cleans Teeth, Examines Head, Neck And Oral Areas For Signs Of Oral Disease, Educate Clients On Oral Hygiene, and Take And Develop X-Rays.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cleans TeethExamines Head, Neck and Oral Areas for Signs of Oral DiseaseEducate Clients on Oral HygieneTake and Develop X-RaysApply Fluoride or Sealants

Qualifications

Drug ScreeningTB EvaluationAnnual Influenza VaccinationNational and State Background CheckAssociate Degree in Dental HygieneCurrent Georgia Dental Hygienist License2 Years Job-Related Experience1 Year Experience at Lower-Level Dental Hygienist 2 (HCT011) or Equivalent

Full job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!

We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title:

Dental Hygienist-GRHS, Savannah, GA Job Requisition ID:

JR0000001570 Number of Openings:

1 Shift:

Day (United States of America) Compensation Details:

$76,500

Job Description:

Job Title: Dental Hygienist 3

Workplace: GA Regional Hospital, Savannah

Under broad supervision, cleans teeth, examines head, neck and oral areas for signs of oral disease. May educate clients on oral hygiene, take and develop X-rays or apply fluoride or sealants. May serve as a lead worker.

or benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/

Employment Requirements To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

  • Drug Screening
  • TB Evaluation
  • Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in dental hygiene from an accredited college or university and current Georgia dental hygienist license and two (2) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year experience at the lower-level Dental Hygienist 2 (HCT011) or position equivalent.-.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

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