Dental Hygienist/Marshall County
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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title | Dental Hygienist/Marshall County |
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Requisition Number | RE49796 |
Working Title | |
Department Name | 7A880:Division of Public Health Dent |
Work Location | Benton, KY |
Grade Level | 44 |
Salary Range | $21.06-33.69/hour |
Type of Position | Staff |
Position Time Status | Full-Time |
Required Education | AS |
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
Required Related Experience | No experience required. |
Required License/Registration/Certification | Hygienist License |
Physical Requirements | Constant repetitive motion. |
Shift | Monday – Thursday day shift 4 × 10 hour shifts |
Job Summary | This Position is for the Marshall County Clinic in Benton, 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. A more realistic starting pay rate for Dental Hygienists will be $32 per hour, with the potential for a higher rate. All pay rates will be commensurate of candidate’s education and experience. UK Benefits The University of Kentucky is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain top-tier faculty and staff. In addition to competitive pay, the benefits package includes:
To learn more about these benefits, please visit: UK Benefits. |
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 in Kentucky. Hygienist with pediatric experience preferred. Must be good with children. |
Deadline to Apply | 04/06/2025 |
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. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Are you a Dental Hygienist licensed in the state of Kentucky?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a certificate to administer Nitrous Oxide?
- No
- Yes
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Do you hold a certificate to administer local anesthesia?
- No
- Yes
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Please choose the answer that best represents your paid employment experience as a Dental Hygienist:
- None
- Some but less than 1 year
- 1 - 3 Years
- 4 - 6 Years
- 7 - 9 Years
- 10+ Years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter