Dental Hygienist - Periodontics (60%-80%)

Description

Dental Hygienist (60% - 80%) - PD45 (SEIU)

The University of Iowa's College of Dentistry is looking for an enthusiastic 60%-80% Dental Hygienist who takes pride in providing quality patient care while working as a valued member of our Periodontics team.

We offer the opportunity to work in a private practice-type environment with multiple providers, where each day will bring new challenges and rewards.

Performs educational, therapeutic, preventive and diagnostic dental hygiene procedures delegated by and under the supervision of a licensed / permitted dentist.

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to [email protected] .

• Perform oral prophylaxis for patients by removing plaque, calculus, stains from exposed and unexposed surfaces of teeth by scaling and polishing.
• Perform therapeutic periodontal scaling and root planning procedures by removing plaque, calculus from the crown and root surfaces and smoothing of the root surfaces.
• Administer local anesthesia.
• Apply fluoride to teeth to aid in the prevention of dental caries.
• Review and update medical and dental health histories.
• Perform oral inspection including oral cancer screening.
• Record dental and periodontal findings.
• Make digital dental radiographs.
• Record present oral conditions and extent of hygiene treatment on electronic dental chart to provide dentist with information for diagnosis and subsequent treatment when needed.
• Advise and instruct patients on proper oral hygiene procedures, proper diet for good dental health and the impact of tobacco use on oral health.

College of Dentistry - Periodontics (Iowa City, IA)

Salary : $44,774 - $59,699* ($35.88 hourly wage) to commensurate

Advanced starting rate may be possible based on qualifications / experience.

SEIU Pay Grade : 06)

Work Location : On-Site

Schedule : 24 - 32 hours / week to be determined, Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm

May require occasional overtime.

Qualifications

REQUIRES :

• Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Dental Hygiene or equivalent is required.
• License to practice dental hygiene in the State of Iowa is required.
• Local anesthesia permit issued by the State of Iowa is required.
• Hygienists administering nitrous oxide must meet educational criteria in accordance with the rules of the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

DESIRABLE :

• Proficient working with electronic health records.
• Periodontal dental hygiene experience
• Experience educating pre-doctoral and post-doctoral dental students regarding the dental hygienist's role in the dental healthcare team.

APPLICATION DETAILS :

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a Resume (and mark as "Relevant File") to their submission.

Please provide # of hours / week worked in each Hygiene position. A Cover Letter is recommended; 3 Names of Professional Reference may be required at a later date.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

For questions or additional information, please contact [email protected] .

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential / education verification.