Dental Hygienist (Full Time, Day Shift)

Posting Details Job Title: Dental Hygienist/UKHC

Department Name: MD100:DENTAL GROUP CLINICAL PRACTICE

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: AS

Required License/Registration/Certification: Basic Life Support ( BLS ) and Registered Dental Hygienist ( RDH ) in state of Kentucky at time of hire

Shift: Monday – Friday, Day Shift

Job Summary The person in this position will provide direct patient care, including performing prophylaxis, polishing, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planning, patient assessment of hard and soft tissues and periodontal exams. Provides home care assessment and oral health instructions. Provide clinical support through disinfection, set-up and breakdown of clinical operator, instrument sharpening and equipment maintenance. Update patient’s medical history and medications. Documents treatment performed and enters procedures in the clinical patient management software. Sign-on Bonus This position is eligible for a Sign-on Bonus of $10,000, contingent on a 12-month employment commitment. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Four handed dentistry knowledge, multi-tasking oriented, dependability, self-starter, organizational skills, attention to detail, communication skills, timeliness, ability to work with patients of all ages.

Preferred Education/Experience Previous experience as a dental hygienist preferred, with pediatric dental experience highly desirable.

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