STEPS Dental Hygienist

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title STEPS Dental Hygienist
Requisition Number TE07929
Department Name 7A730:Division of Periodontics
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range $30 p/hr
Type of Position Temporary
Position Time Status Part-Time
Required Education
Associate’s Degree
Required Related Experience
Required License/Registration/Certification
Licensed Dental Hygienist – current KY Registered Dental Hygienist
Physical Requirements
Standing for long periods of time.
Shift
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, day shift.
Job Summary
The Dental Hygienist will provide periodontal therapies (Scaling and Root Planning, placement of subgingival antimicrobials) and periodontal maintenance. Provides SRPs and takes radiographs per provider’s approval. Administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia. Provide periodontal, hard, and soft tissue assessments. Provide oral hygiene instruction. Provide chart documentation. Manage patient recall system.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Attention to detail, customer service, communication, good judgment, knowledge of OSHA regulations, and dependability.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Licensed Dental Hygienist with pediatric experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply 04/04/2024
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