Dental Hygienist

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Company: Elkhart County Government

Location: Goshen, IN 46526

Description:

Position Type:
Professional/Dental Hygienist

Date Posted:
1/16/2025

Location:
Health Department

Date Available:
01/16/2025

Closing Date:
Until FilledELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

DENTAL HYGIENIST

DEPARTMENT: Health Department - Healthy Beginnings

HIRING RANGE: $37.16-$41.26/hour based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.

BENEFITS OFFERED: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Free LTD Insurance; Free Health Clinic; Retirement Pension; 13 Paid Holidays annually; Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

POSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAP

HOURS & DAYS OF WORK: Monday-Thursday 7:30am - 5:00pm

LOCATION OF POSITION: Elkhart Clinic Site

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None

JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for assisting parents and children in attaining/maintaining optimum dental health, including providing dental education, assessing changes in dental health status, providing prophylaxis, and completing referrals for necessary dental procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • Associate degree and completion of accredited Dental Hygiene school required
  • 1-3 years of working experience as a dental hygienist preferred
  • BILINGUAL SKILLS (ENGLISH/SPANISH) ARE STRONGLY PREFERRED
  • Ability to properly operate computer and standard dental equipment
  • Working knowledge of standard dental practices and procedures, statutes pertaining to dental practices/hygiene
  • Work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment
  • Valid Driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Pre-employment background check and TB test


Elkhart County Human Resources
117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526


APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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