Dental Hygienist

On-Site

Miami, FL

Full time

R100101356

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Dental Hygienist

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time, Dental Hygienist to work in Miami.

Core Job Summary:

The Dental Hygienist cleans calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments under the direct supervision of a dentist. Additionally, the Dental Hygienist feels lymph nodes under patient's chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate presence of oral cancer and feels and visually examines gums for sores and signs of disease. The incumbent provides clinical services and health education to improve and maintain oral health.

Core Responsibilities:

• Performs root planning and procedures that smooth and clean the root of the tooth.

• Takes and develops dental X-rays to help diagnose problems.

• Performs prophylaxis, oral irrigation, fluoride treatments, and sealants to help prevent cavities.

• Educates patients on how to prevent dental problems, emphasizing the importance of good nutrition, proper brushing, and regular dental check-ups.

• Assists dentist with procedures.

• Maintains records on dental status of patients and services rendered.

• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and requisition supplies.

• Attends seminars and training to enhance knowledge and to keep abreast of new technologies in the dental hygienist field.

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information, per federal and state guidelines and regulations.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions:

• Works independently in conjunction with dental providers and practice manager(s), to manage a busy daily schedule of patients requiring Hygienist services.

• Coordinate with dental providers to timely complete hygiene services as needed/ordered to maintain continuity of care.

• All other functions as required of departmental operational needs including and/or not limited to functions of a dental assistant (if certified as dental assistant).

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications:

• Associate degree in relevant field

• Certification in relevant specialty or field

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

• Commitment to the University’s core values.

• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.

The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.

The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.

With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.