Dental Hygienist I bei Uofl

Department:

Location:

Non-Campus Other

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R107511

Minimum 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 Goodwill Opportunity Campus Dental Practice located at 2820 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202.

May be eligible for $5,000 sign-on/ retention bonus per ULSD policies and procedures and a $5,000 bonus upon the completion of one year of service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform scaling, root planning, and polishing patients’ teeth i

• Determines vital signs, reviews medical history, perform preliminary exam, charts missing and filled teeth.

• Exposes, develops, and mounts periapical and panoramic radiographs.

• Enter 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.

Benefits – The University of Louisville has an exceptional benefits package; to learn more about our benefits please visit here

Target Compensation Maximum:

$45.89

Target Compensation Minimum:

$30.60

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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 at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.

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