Dental Hygienist - Faculty Practice

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Dental Hygienist - Faculty Practice Posting Number: 201104743. Employment Status: Full Time. Job Family: Health, Wellness, and Clinical Services. Position Overview: Be The Difference Begins with Great People. Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We’re always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community. We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind. We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community. Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement. For more information, view our Total Rewards page. The Dental Hygienist is a key performer in the success of the practice, driving the productivity of the faculty/dentists they support. Provide a service that patients need 2-3x years for overall dental care and are also the first point of contact for all dental specialist referrals to the practice. Ensure medical alerts are entered, guide patients toward the best provider for the patient’s individual needs, acquire a basic understanding of each patient’s insurance coverage and treatment plan for all the faculty providers/dentists. Responsibilities Perform prophylaxis/periodontal maintenance with oral hygiene instructions. Capture radiographic images, monitor periodontal disease and caries risk, discuss and plan treatment with faculty provider. Apply fluoride and educate patients on caries risk. Maintain operatory in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies with recommendations of the Center for Disease Control, while also following MUSoD Central Sterilization protocol. Maintain patient records using MUSoD’s clinic management system, with special attention paid to updating medical information and vitals. Monitor schedules and verify provider coverage for exams and consults, assist in provider treatment planning. Identify and schedule periodic oral examinations as needed for recall patients. Guide patients toward a general/specialist provider based on the individual’s dental needs. Secure patient records for daily appointments. Schedule and confirm patient appointments, exams and recall appointments as needed. Required Qualifications Degree from an accredited Dental Hygiene Program. Valid License to practice from the State of Wisconsin. Continued education credits/hours to maintain license. Ability to communicate professionally with a diverse patient population. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a faculty practice. Knowledge of MUSoD clinic management system. Department: Dental School. Posting Date: 05/12/2026. It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. #J-18808-Ljbffr