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ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE • SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 2016
— Information courtesy of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
MEDICAL CAREER CONNECTIONS 3K ADVERTISING FEATURE
CONWAY REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM
health-care-related work experience. Although admission requirements vary from program to program, most programs require two to four years of undergraduate coursework with a focus in science. Many applicants already have experience as registered nurses, EMTs or paramedics before they apply to a physician-assistant program.
AVERAGE SALARY: $75,700
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DENTAL HYGIENISTS
Dental hygienists clean teeth, ex- amine patients for signs of oral dis- ease, such as gingivitis, and provide other preventative dental care. They also educate patients on ways to im- prove and maintain good oral health. Dental hygienists typically do the following: remove tartar, stains and plaque from teeth; apply sealants and fluorides to help protect teeth; and
take and develop dental X-rays. They also help patients understand the rela- tionship between diet and oral health. They may give advice to patients on how to select toothbrushes and other oral-care devices.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Dental hygienists typically need an associate degree in dental hygiene. Bachelor’s degrees in dental hygiene are also available but less common. A bachelor’s or master’s degree is usual- ly required for research, teaching or clinical practice in public or school health programs. Dental-hygiene pro- grams are commonly found in com- munity colleges, technical schools and universities. Programs typically take three years to complete and of- fer laboratory, clinical and classroom instruction.
AVERAGE SALARY: $62,060
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As a recipient of the prestigious Governor’s Quality Award, as well as being recognized nationally by Healthgrades and CareChex, Conway Regional Health System continues to be a leader in providing high-quality health care. The encouraging team atmosphere, shared governance structure and low patient-to- nurse ratios are just a few of the reasons why Conway Regional has high employee satisfaction and retention.
With constant growth in Conway and the surrounding area, Conway Regional has developed a comprehensive health system that includes a network of primary care clinics, an outpatient imaging center, a wound care clinic, a rehabilitation hospital and outpatient therapy clinics, as well as one of the largest hospital-owned fitness centers in the nation.
Conway Regional will have a Nursing Open House Feb. 25 to give potential candidates the opportunity to meet department directors and tour various units
throughout the medical center. There will be hiring managers on site who can provide information about their specific units, as well as human resources representatives to answer questions about compensation, benefits and exciting new things happening throughout Conway Regional.
The Nursing Open House will be held at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 25 in the auditorium at Conway Regional Medical Center. For more information about current openings or to apply online, visit www.conway regional.org/jobs.