Dental Hygienist/Marshall County
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Dentistry
Posted on April 5, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Dental Hygienist/Marshall County
Requisition Number
RE44773
Working Title
Department Name
7A880:Division of Public Health Dent
Work Location
Benton, KY
Grade Level
44
Salary Range
$20.85-33.36/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 – Thursday day shift
4 10 hour shifts
Job Summary
This Position is for the Marshall County Clinic in Benton, KY. The person in this position will provide direct patient care, including performing prophylaxis, polishing, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planning, patient assessment of hard and soft tissues and periodontal exams. Apply fluoride foam and varnish and sealants as ordered by dentist. Provides home care assessment and oral health instructions.
Provide clinical support through disinfection, set-up and breakdown of clinical operator, instrument sharpening and equipment maintenance. Prepares and transports instruments for sterilization.
Update patient's medical history and medications. Records vital signs at each visit. Documents treatment performed and enters procedures in the clinical patient management software. Schedules patient for return appointments.
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 in Kentucky. Hygienist with pediatric experience preferred. Must be good with children.
Deadline to Apply
04/18/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Dental Hygienist/Marshall County
Requisition Number
RE44773
Working Title
Department Name
7A880:Division of Public Health Dent
Work Location
Benton, KY
Grade Level
44
Salary Range
$20.85-33.36/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 – Thursday day shift
4 10 hour shifts
Job Summary
This Position is for the Marshall County Clinic in Benton, KY. The person in this position will provide direct patient care, including performing prophylaxis, polishing, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planning, patient assessment of hard and soft tissues and periodontal exams. Apply fluoride foam and varnish and sealants as ordered by dentist. Provides home care assessment and oral health instructions.
Provide clinical support through disinfection, set-up and breakdown of clinical operator, instrument sharpening and equipment maintenance. Prepares and transports instruments for sterilization.
Update patient's medical history and medications. Records vital signs at each visit. Documents treatment performed and enters procedures in the clinical patient management software. Schedules patient for return appointments.
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 in Kentucky. Hygienist with pediatric experience preferred. Must be good with children.
Deadline to Apply
04/18/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you a Dental Hygienist licensed in the state of Kentucky?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a certificate to administer Nitrous Oxide?
- No
- Yes
- * Do you hold a certificate to administer local anesthesia?
- No
- Yes
- * Please choose the answer that best represents your paid employment experience as a Dental Hygienist:
- None
- Some but less than 1 year
- 1 - 3 Years
- 4 - 6 Years
- 7 - 9 Years
- 10+ Years
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
