Dental Hygienist

Job Title
Dental Hygienist


Requisition Number
RE48173


Working Title

Department Name
7A800:DENTISTRY ORAL HEALTH SCIENCE


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
44


Salary Range
$21.06-33.69/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

AS



Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

No experience required.



Required License/Registration/Certification

Hygienist License.



Physical Requirements

Constant repetitive motion.



Shift

Monday–Friday Day Shift; typically, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm;
Hours may be modified on occasion to meet patient care needs.



Job Summary

The person in this position will perform Dental Hygiene duties with patients. This will include performing prophylaxis and polishing, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planning, patient assessment of hard and soft tissues, periodontal exams, applying fluoride varnish and sealants, as ordered by dentist, and taking radiographs. The person in this position will also provide additional clinical support and provide patient record documentation.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Must have excellent clinical dental hygiene skills, and ability to work with mentally, medically and physically complex patients. MS Office, Dental Hygienist License, Attention to Detail, Team-Oriented, Knowledge of Medicaid Insurance, proficient in health records.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Licensed Dental Hygienist with 2 or more years of experience.



Deadline to Apply
12/01/2024


Our University Community

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