Dental Hygienist 1, 2, or 3

The Coffee Wellness Clinic is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the full-time, salaried position of Dental Hygienistbased in Douglas, GA. 

As a Dental hygienist with the Coffee Wellness Clinic, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

It is our mission at the Southeast Health District, to promote and protect the health of people in Southeast Georgia, wherever they live, work and play, uniting with individuals, families, and communities to improve and enhance their quality of life. We have clinic locations in 16 counties in Georgia, including Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Bulloch, Candler, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Evans, Jeff Davis, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware and Wayne counties.

The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

Under direct supervision, the dental hygienist is responsible for performing a variety of duties to support oral health care. Key responsibilities include cleaning teeth, examining the head, neck, and oral areas for signs of disease, and educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices. The role may also involve taking and developing X-rays, applying fluoride treatments, and sealing teeth to help prevent cavities. This position requires strong attention to detail and a commitment to promoting oral health.

Associate degree in dental hygiene from an accredited college or university and current Georgia dental hygienist license.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Teledentistry clinics; experience working with pediatric patients; experience with dental electronic medical records; experience with Eagle Soft, dental billing experience.

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and  leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular physical activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their goals.  A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in physical activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

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