Dental Hygienist I

University of Louisville

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About The Position

The University of Louisville School of Dentistry is hiring a Dental Hygienist I to 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, Kentucky 40202. The position is full-time and regular. The role may be eligible for a $5,000 sign-on/retention bonus under ULSD policies and procedures, plus a $5,000 bonus upon completion of one year of service. Compensation will be commensurate with candidate experience.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Dental Hygiene.
• Licensed as a Dental Hygienist.
• Two years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification.
• Dental Hygiene license from the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• Initiative: ability to act independently, make sound judgments, and take action to accomplish tasks and meet organizational needs.
• Teamwork: understanding team goals and cooperating with peers to achieve them.
• Adaptability and flexibility: responding positively to new situations and applying new skills.
• Effective oral and written communication, attentive listening, appropriate responses, and open communication.
• Ability to build rapport with patients, peers, and supervisors.
• Organization: ability to plan, prioritize, and organize tasks.
• Professionalism and customer service: responsiveness, pleasant interactions, and timely, accurate information.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform scaling, root planing, and polishing of patients’ teeth.
• Determine vital signs, review medical histories, perform preliminary examinations, and chart missing and filled teeth.
• Expose, develop, and mount periapical and panoramic radiographs.
• Enter patient data on charts as appropriate.
• Instruct patients about the causes, prevention, and consequences of periodontal disease.
• Instruct patients on appropriate oral hygiene techniques.
• Maintain instruments and the operatory according to accepted standards.
• Manage recall appointment schedules and records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• May be eligible for a $5,000 sign-on/retention bonus under ULSD policies and procedures.
• May be eligible for a $5,000 bonus upon completion of one year of service.
• The University of Louisville offers an exceptional benefits package; details are available through the University's benefits information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree