Dental Hygienist I
Dental Hygienist I
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Job Description
Department:
Location:
Health Sciences CenterTime Type:
Full timeWorker Type:
RegularJob Req ID:
R106916Minimum Requirements:
Associate degree in Dental Hygiene licensed as a Dental Hygienist and 2 years of related experience. Grade 7 (Hourly)Position Description:
The University of Louisville School of Dentistry is seeking to hire a Dental Hygienist I. The Dental Hygienist will provide dental hygiene services for new and periodic recall patients at the University of Louisville Dental Associates Faculty Private Practice located at 501 South Preston Street Louisville KY 40202-1701.
May be eligible for $5000 sign-on/ retention bonus per ULSD policies and procedures and a $5000 bonus upon the completion of one year of service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs scaling root planning and polishing patients teeth i
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.
Manage recall appointment schedules and records.
Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
CPR certification.
Dental Hygiene license from the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Initiative: Exhibits capacity to act independently. Demonstrates effort to accomplish tasks and meet organizational needs. Take independent action where appropriate and utilize sound judgement.
Teamwork: Demonstrates understanding of team goals and works cooperatively with peer(s) to achieve those goals.
Adaptability and flexibility: Adapts to new situations in a positive manner and responds appropriately to learning and applying new skills.
Communication: Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
Listens well and responds appropriately.
Maintains open communication. Has good rapport with patients peers and supervisors.
Organized: Employee demonstrates the ability to plan prioritize and organize tasks.
Professionalism and Customer Service: Responsive. Inform constituents of the process at hand is pleasant to work with and provides timely accurate information.
Remain calm under pressure in emergency situations.
BenefitsThe University of Louisville has an exceptional benefits package; to learn more about our benefits please visithere
Target Compensation Maximum:
$44.77Target Compensation Minimum:
$29.85Compensation 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 torace 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 ator 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 ator by phone .
Employment Type
Full-Time
