Marion County-Dental Hygienist - Apidel Technologies

--Marion County-Dental Hygienist - Projected end date 05/30/25 - Opportunity to become permanent.  Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.  Pediatric Experience highly preferred.

Address

1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34475 or alternating school site locations

FL--Marion County-Dental Hygienist - Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred. Pediatric Experience highly preferred.

WORK ENVORNMENT: 

Marion County Health Department or alternating school site locations. 

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 an elementary school.  Will be at the school for the entire day, not 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.

Instruct 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  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