Dental Hygienist I (Part-Time) - University of Louisville Dental Associates/Faculty Private Practice

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A part-time position for a Dental Hygienist at a leading university's dental practice. The role involves providing dental hygiene services, educating patients on oral care, and maintaining clinical standards. Ideal candidates will have an associate degree in dental hygiene and relevant experience.

Benefits

Sign-on/Retention Bonus

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Dental Hygienist with 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs scaling, root planning, and polishing of patients’ teeth.
• Instructs patients on periodontal disease prevention and oral hygiene.
• Maintains instruments and operatory according to accepted standards.

Skills

Patient Care

Oral Hygiene Techniques

Education

Associate degree in Dental Hygiene

Job description

Dental Hygienist I (Part-Time) - University of Louisville Dental Associates/Faculty Private Practice

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Position Details

• Location: Health Sciences Center
• Time Type: Part time
• Worker Type: Regular
• Job Req ID: R106368
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Higher Education

Minimum Requirements

Associate degree in Dental Hygiene, licensed as a Dental Hygienist, and 2 years of related experience. Grade 7 (Hourly).

Position Description

May be eligible for a $5,000 sign-on/retention bonus per ULSD policies and procedures and a $5,000 bonus upon the completion of one year of service. The Dental Hygienist will provide dental hygiene services for new and recall patients at the University of Louisville Dental Associates Faculty Private Practice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs scaling, root planning, and polishing of patients’ teeth in the Faculty Practice and General Practice Residency clinics of ULSD.
• Determines vital signs, reviews medical history, performs preliminary exam, charts missing and filled teeth.
• Exposes, develops, and mounts periapical and panoramic radiographs.
• Enters patient data on chart as appropriate.
• Instructs patients on the cause, prevention, and consequences of periodontal disease.
• Instructs patients on appropriate oral hygiene techniques.
• Maintains instruments and operatory according to accepted standards.
• Manages recall appointment schedules and records.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR certification.
• Dental Hygiene license from the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• This is a 4 days a week position.

Compensation

Target Compensation Range: $29.85 - $44.77 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with candidate experience.

Additional Information

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity employer. Assistance and accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. For support, contact [e-mail] or call 502-852-6258.