Dental Hygienist

Full Job Description

Pay Schedule I, Grade 27, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Requirements

Examples of Essential Duties

Performs preliminary dental examinations of patients and records findings.Provides initial review of patient medical records.Performs prophylactic and preventive treatments prior to examination of patient by dentist.Sets up and closes out clinic rooms in accordance with established regulations.Takes radiographs and maintains dental records and charts.Provides oral hygiene instruction to patients on an individual basis.Assists in presenting oral hygiene instruction before groups.Examples of Other DutiesPerforms other related duties as required.(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class.

They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class.

Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.) Qualifications Required QualificationsDental Accreditation of the American Dental Association with an associate in arts degree in dental hygienePlus Two years' experience in direct dental patient care.Licenses and CertificatesPossession of a valid license to practice dental hygiene issued by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners is required at the time of appointment.

Possession of an approved CPR certification is required at the time of appointment.

Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.Proof of Licenses, Certifications and EducationApplicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position.

Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study.

Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.

Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.Proof of Degree EquivalencyApplicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc.

(www.WES.org)Mail or deliver documents to:ATTN: Dental HygienistOffice of Human ResourcesBaltimore County Government308 Allegheny Ave.Towson, MD 21204You MUST attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application.

Unofficial copies are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDUREApplicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions.

Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Additional Information Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Physical and Environmental ConditionsThe work of this classification includes the performance of physical activities such as walking, standing, bending, and the operation of dental instruments.

Incumbents may be required to travel to sites throughout Baltimore County.

Duties may expose incumbents to various bio-medical hazards.Medical Examination and Employment Background InvestigationApplicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.