Dental Hygienist I — (General Practice Residency) Part-Time
University of Louisville•Louisville, KY
•Onsite
About The Position
The University of Louisville School of Dentistry is seeking to hire a part-time Dental Hygienist I. This position provides direct patient care and works closely with the General Practice Residency (GPR) program at UofL Health Jackson Street Outpatient Center. The GPR residency is a post-graduate training program in all areas of general dentistry with a focus on advanced restorative and/or medical complex cases. This is a part-time position, 3 days a week.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Dental Hygiene
- Licensed as a Dental Hygienist
- 2 years of related experience
Responsibilities
- Obtains vital signs, reviews medical history, performs preliminary exam, charts a periodontal examination if indicated.
- Obtains digital bitewing and periapical x-rays as indicated.
- Provides direct patient care for GPR clinic patients to include oral hygiene instruction, scaling of teeth, root planning, periodontal maintenance, and dental prophylaxis.
- Instructs patients in the cause, prevention, and consequences of periodontal disease.
- Instructs patients on appropriate oral hygiene techniques.
- Provide nutritional counseling when indicated.
- Maintains instruments and operatory according to accepted standards.
- Manages recall appointment schedules and records.
- Works in conjunction with GPR residents to deliver quality patient care.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The University of Louisville has an exceptional benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
