Dental Hygienist (Temp)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Alabama; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a qualified Dental Hygienist to deliver routine dental hygiene care under the supervision of the attending dentist. Responsibilities include cleanings, scaling, root planing, curettage, sealants, fluoride, radiographs, and patient education, with attention to patients from newborn to geriatric populations.

This on-site position supports department operations and maintains accurate patient records, with occasional clerical duties.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Dental Hygiene.
• Work experience may not substitute for the education requirement.
• Current Dental Hygiene License from the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners required.

Responsibilities

• Performs dental cleanings, scaling, and routine dental hygiene procedures.
• Performs root planing, curettage, polishing, application of sealants, and fluoride treatments as directed and within scope of practice.
• Takes, develops, and mounts dental radiographs (X-rays) as necessary.
• Educates patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
• Assists the attending dentist during patient examinations and dental procedures.
• Maintains accurate patient records, treatment documentation, and other required records.
• Performs administrative and clerical duties in support of department operations, as needed.
• Provides appropriate care and responds to the unique needs of patients from newborn through geriatric populations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dental hygiene

Patient education

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Dental Hygiene

Current Dental Hygiene License from the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners

Tools

Cavitron equipment

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

Description

Under general supervision of the attending dentist and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Dental Hygienist provides routine dental hygiene care to patients. Responsibilities include dental cleanings, scaling and root planning, curettage, use of Cavitron equipment, polishing, application of sealants, fluoride treatments, and dental radiographs.

The Dental Hygienist also provides patient education regarding proper oral hygiene practices, maintains accurate patient records and documentation, and may perform administrative and clerical duties in support of department operations.

This position provides care to patients across the lifespan, from newborn through geriatric populations, and requires the ability to respond appropriately to the unique needs of each patient.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs dental cleanings, scaling, and routine dental hygiene procedures.
• Performs root planing, curettage, polishing, application of sealants, and fluoride treatments as directed and within scope of practice.
• Takes, develops, and mounts dental radiographs (X-rays) as necessary.
• Educates patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
• Assists the attending dentist during patient examinations and dental procedures.
• Maintains accurate patient records, treatment documentation, and other required records.
• Performs administrative and clerical duties in support of department operations, as needed.
• Provides appropriate care and responds to the unique needs of patients from newborn through geriatric populations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Hourly Pay Rate: $28.00

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Dental Hygiene.
• Work experience may not substitute for the education requirement.
• Current Dental Hygiene License from the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners required.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

Primary Location: Temporary Services

Job Category

Job Category: UAB Temporary Services

Organization

Organization: 114402000 Temporary Services

Employee Status

Employee Status: Temporary

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite