Dental Hygienist I

University of Louisville

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Louisville School of Dentistry is seeking to hire a Dental Hygienist I. The Dental Hygienist will 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, KY 40202. May be eligible for $5,000 sign-on/ retention bonus per ULSD policies and procedures and a $5,000 bonus upon the completion of one year of service.

Requirements

Associate degree in Dental Hygiene, licensed as a Dental Hygienist and 2 years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

CPR certification.
Dental Hygiene license from the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Initiative: Exhibits capacity to act independently. Demonstrates effort to accomplish tasks and meet organizational needs. Take independent action where appropriate and utilize sound judgement.
Teamwork: Demonstrates understanding of team goals and works cooperatively with peer(s) to achieve those goals.
Adaptability and flexibility: Adapts to new situations in a positive manner and responds appropriately to learning and applying new skills.
Communication: Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Listens well and responds appropriately. Maintains open communication. Has good rapport with patients, peers and supervisors.
Organized: Employee demonstrates the ability to plan, prioritize and organize tasks.
Professionalism and Customer Service: Responsive. Inform constituents of the process at hand, is pleasant to work with and provides timely, accurate information.
Remain calm under pressure, in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Perform scaling, root planning, and polishing patients’ teeth
Determines vital signs, reviews medical history, perform preliminary exam, charts missing and filled teeth.
Exposes, develops, and mounts periapical and panoramic radiographs.
Enter patient data on chart as appropriate.
Instructs patients in the cause, prevention, and consequences of periodontal disease.
Instructs patients on appropriate oral hygiene techniques.
Maintains instruments and operatory according to accepted standards.
Manage recall appointment schedules and records.
Other duties as assigned.