Responsible for assessing patient needs, planning individualized dental care, and delivering direct dental services. The role also involves managing dental research data and educating patients on oral hygiene.
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Responsible for assessing patient needs and planning individualized dental care. Delivers direct dental services and educates patients on oral health. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and collaborates with dentists to optimize patient outcomes. Maintains accurate documentation and supports a safe, patient-centered environment.
Essential functions
Stays current and complies with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Provides effective patient education to promote oral hygiene for research study participants.
Takes initiative to learn and understand clinical research protocols.
Manages all research data related to dental research programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education requirement: High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area
Experience requirement: 2-5 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Certifications & licensures
Dental Hygienist license, Basic Life Support (BLS)
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3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
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F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
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3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
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3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
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V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A
This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with regular repetitive motions. Also involves occasional risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; intermittent exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens.
Time Type: Full time
Address: 316 East 2nd Street
City, State: Morehead, Kentucky