What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist/Marshall County position at University of Kentucky?
Posting Details
Job Title Dental Hygienist/Marshall County
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:
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.
Job Title Dental Hygienist/Marshall County
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:
- A 200% match on eligible retirement contributions.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Tuition benefits for courses at UK.
- And much more.
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.
Salary : $21 - $34
