Posting Details

Job Title	Dental Hygienist
Requisition Number	RE34809
Working Title	Dental Hygienist-Bracken County
Department Name	7A880:Division of Public Health Dent
Work Location	Bracken County (Brooksville, KY)
Grade Level	44
Salary Range	$20.64-33.03/hour
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	AS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification	Hygienist License
Physical Requirements	Constant repetitive motion.
Shift	Monday – Friday day shift.
Job Summary	This Position is for the Bracken County Clinic in Brooksville, 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. The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.
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. Hygienist with pediatric experience preferred. Must be good with children.
Deadline to Apply	09/22/2022
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