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Form of workDental Hygienist
Requisition Number:RE44849
Department Name:7A830:Division of Adult Dentistry
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Grade Level:44
Salary Range:$20.85-33.36/hour
Type of Position:Staff
Position Time Status :Full-Time
Required Education:AS
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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, with some evenings and weekends as needed.
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 provide additional clinical support and provide patient record documentation.
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. Hygienist with pediatric experience preferred. Must be good with children.
Deadline to Apply:04/24/2024
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