Lexington, KY

Dental Hygienist

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Lexington, KY
UK HealthCare

Posting Details
Job Title Dental Hygienist
Requisition Number RE49428
Working Title
Department Name 7A830:Division of Adult Dentistry
Work Location Lexington, 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–Friday Day Shift (Typically 8:00am – 5:00pm).
Job Summary
The person in this position will perform Dental Hygiene duties with patients at KY Clinic Adult Dentistry. This will include performing prophylaxis and polishing, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planning, patient assessment of hard and soft tissues, periodontal exams, applying fluoride varnish and sealants, as ordered by dentist, and taking radiographs. The person in this position will also provide additional clinical support and provide patient record documentation.

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:

  • A 200% match on eligible retirement contributions.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Tuition benefits for courses at UK.
  • And much more.
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 with pediatric experience preferred. Must be good with children.
Deadline to Apply 03/17/2025
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.

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