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Job Title: Dental Hygienist
Salary: $23.51 - $29.34 Hourly
$42,786.00 - $53,406.00 Annually
Job Type: MERIT
Location: Various locations throughout Baltimore County, Maryland
 

 
 

POSITION NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL JANUARY 2010.

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

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

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

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.

Failure to submit proof of  Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered.

 Examples of Duties:

Under general supervision of a licensed dentist, practices dental hygiene and assists in public health dentistry programs.

  • 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.
  • Provide oral hygiene instruction to patients on an individual basis. Assists in presenting oral hygiene instruction before groups.

Examples of Other Duties:
Performs 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 Qualifications
Graduation from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association with an associate in arts degree in dental hygiene
plus
two years' experience in direct dental patient care.

Licenses and Certificates
Possession 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 Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required 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 may result in your application not being considered.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc.

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Dental Hygienist
Office of Human Resources
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson MD 21204

 Conditions of Employment:
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The 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 Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

 


 
       
       
 


 

 

     

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