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Join **Emory Healthcare (EHC)** if you’re looking for an opportunity with one of the nation's leading Atlanta hospitals in cardiology and heart surgery, cancer, neurology, and more! **EHC** is where those around you are dedicated to the power of teamwork, fostering an environment where you can learn, grow, and innovate with similarly passionate professionals. Work with us to improve the quality of life throughout Georgia through partnerships with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia Institute of Technology, and other organizations and make a bigger, greater impact than you ever thought possible.

Description

Part time: 8a-4:30p

A unique opportunity for a motivated hygienist to be part of a dental oncology program at Emory Midtown Winship Cancer Institute.

Under general supervision of the Dentist, the Dental Hygienist will be responsible to perform licensed procedures in providing oral prophylaxis for dental patients who are primarily geriatric patients of the Dental Center. Duties include making of applicable radiographs, assisting in patient examination, application of topical fluorides, patient education in preventive dentistry. Operates radiographic equipment and other dental equipment to provide x-rays and clean teeth. Maintains equipment in working condition and notifies dentist of equipment malfunctions or service requirements. Examines and assists with examination of patients. Educates patients on dental and oral hygiene and preventive dentistry. Applies topical fluorides and/or local anesthetics. Makes radiographs as directed. Cleans teeth with appropriate tools and materials. Assists dentist and other staff as appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ High school education of equivalent. 2 years college.

+ Registered dental hygienist from an accredited school, licensed by the State of Georgia.

+ Two years experience preferred, advanced training desirable. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association is required.

**JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!** Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [email protected] . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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**Division** _Emory Univ Hosp-Midtown_

**Campus Location** _Atlanta, GA, 30308_

**Campus Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_

**Department** _WEM Head/Neck MDC Inf_

**Job Type** _Regular Part-Time_

**Job Number** _146957_

**Job Category** _Clinical & Nursing Support_

**Schedule** _8a-4:30p_

**Standard Hours** _20 Hours_

**Hourly Minimum** _USD $28.54/Hr._

**Hourly Midpoint** _USD $38.23/Hr._

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.