Alliance/Partner Management, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Deductive Reasoning, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Driver's License, Health Department, Health Education, Healthcare, Inductive Logic, Infection Control, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Materials Management, Medical Records, Medicine, Needs Assessment, Patient Education, Preventative Maintenance, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, School Management, Service Delivery, Sterilization, Time Management
Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time07/21/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time08/03/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$5,100.00 - $6,373.00Salary (Annually)$61,200.00 - $76,476.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationSomerville, TNDepartmentHealth
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, FAYETTE COUNTY
This position is located at the Fayette County Health Department.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Licensed and registered by the State of Tennessee as a Dental Hygienist.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Current licensure and registration as a Dental Hygienist in Tennessee.
Overview
This position is responsible for delivering oral health services in assigned schools and managing the School Based Dental Prevention Program (SBDPP) in full compliance with the SBDPP Manual, Tennessee Board of Dentistry Guidelines, the Tennessee Dental Practice Act, and Provider Practice Guidelines (PPG). The role includes maintaining strong partnerships with school and community stakeholders, ensuring timely and professional communication, and supporting efficient, high quality program operations throughout the program year.
Responsibilities
- Provide preventive dental services within targeted populations including dental screenings, sealants, Silver Diamine Fluoride and fluoride applications, oral health education, and other clinical services within the scope of practice of a registered dental hygienist in Tennessee.
- Complies with State, Tennessee Department of Health and Federal guidelines to ensure compliance with standards.
- Maintain accurate records of dental screenings, services, and preventive measures. Maintain sterilization and infection control standards for equipment and supplies.
- Provides clinical dental hygiene services and instructs patients in oral hygiene techniques. Collects information from patient records to determine specific treatment needs.
- Collaborate and provide updates and reports to necessary stakeholders to ensure smooth project implementation. Communicate project status, challenges, and improvements with internal stakeholders.
- Maintain and ensure the functionality of dental equipment and supplies to ensure resources are effectively monitored and managed to avoid service interruptions.
Competencies (KSA's)
- Customer Focus
- Communicates Effectively
- Action Oriented
- Interpersonal Savvy
- Instills Trust
Knowledge:
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administration and Management
Skills:
- Time Management
- Service Orientation
- Management of Material Resources
- Critical Thinking
- Instructing
Abilities:
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Limb and/or Full Body Coordination
- Speech Clarity
Tools & Equipment
- Dental Equipment and Accessories
- Personal Computers
- Cleaning and Infection Control Equipment
- Communication Devices (Telephone, Email)
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
- A valid driver's license
- For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.