STEPS Dental Hygienist at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

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University of Kentucky

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

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Job Title	STEPS Dental Hygienist
Requisition Number	TE08445
Department Name	7A830:Division of Adult Dentistry
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Salary Range	$43.00/hour
Type of Position	Temporary
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	Associate’s Degree
Required Related Experience
Required License/Registration/Certification	Licensed Dental Hygienist – KY Registered Dental Hygienist
Physical Requirements	Standing for long periods of time.
Shift	Monday-Friday, Day shift
Job Summary	The Dental Hygienist will provide periodontal therapies (Scaling and Root Planning, placement of subgingival antimicrobials) and periodontal maintenance. Provides SRPs and takes radiographs per provider’s approval. Administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia. Provide periodontal, hard, and soft tissue assessments. Provide oral hygiene instruction. Provide chart documentation. Manage patient recall system.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Attention to detail, customer service, communication, good judgment, knowledge of OSHA regulations, and dependability.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	04/23/2025
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.

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