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

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Louisville seeks a part-time Dental Hygienist to provide dental hygiene services at their Faculty Practice. The role involves patient care, including scaling and polishing teeth, and educating patients on oral hygiene. Ideal candidates will have an Associate degree in Dental Hygiene and relevant experience. A competitive compensation package is offered, including potential bonuses.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on/retention bonus

$5,000 bonus after one year of service

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience required.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs scaling, root planning, and polishing of patients' teeth.
• Determines vital signs and reviews medical history.
• Instructs patients on oral hygiene techniques.

Skills

Dental Hygiene

Patient Instruction

Education

Associate degree in Dental Hygiene

Job description

Department:

Location:
Health Sciences Center
Time Type:
Part time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R106368
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 $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 periodic 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 in 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

Target Compensation Maximum:
$44.77
Target Compensation Minimum:
$29.85
Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [e-mail] or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].