Dental Hygienist/Marshall County at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Dental Hygienist/Marshall County
Requisition Number	RE49796
Working Title
Department Name	7A880:Division of Public Health Dent
Work Location	Benton, KY
Grade Level	44
Salary Range	$21.06-33.69/hour
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	AS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification	Hygienist License
Physical Requirements	Constant repetitive motion.
Shift	Monday – Thursday day shift 4 10 hour shifts
Job Summary	This Position is for the Marshall County Clinic in Benton, KY. 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. Apply fluoride foam and varnish and sealants as ordered by dentist. 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. Prepares and transports instruments for sterilization. Update patient’s medical history and medications. Records vital signs at each visit. Documents treatment performed and enters procedures in the clinical patient management software. Schedules patient for return appointments. A more realistic starting pay rate for Dental Hygienists will be $32 per hour, with the potential for a higher rate. All pay rates will be commensurate of candidate’s education and experience. UK Benefits The University of Kentucky is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain top-tier faculty and staff. In addition to competitive pay, the benefits package includes: A 200% match on eligible retirement contributions. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage. Tuition benefits for courses at UK. And much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: UK Benefits.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Must have excellent clinical dental hygiene skills, and ability to work with mentally, medically and physically complex patients. MS Office, Dental Hygienist License, Attention to Detail, Team-Oriented, Knowledge of Medicaid Insurance, proficient in health records.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Licensed Dental Hygienist in Kentucky. Hygienist with pediatric experience preferred. Must be good with children.
Deadline to Apply	04/06/2025
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a Dental Hygienist licensed in the state of Kentucky?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a certificate to administer Nitrous Oxide?
   • No
   • Yes
3. * Do you hold a certificate to administer local anesthesia?
   • No
   • Yes
4. * Please choose the answer that best represents your paid employment experience as a Dental Hygienist:
   • None
   • Some but less than 1 year
   • 1 - 3 Years
   • 4 - 6 Years
   • 7 - 9 Years
   • 10+ Years

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Salary:

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