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Dental Hygienist/UKHC
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The University of Kentucky
Hazard, KY (In Person)
$74,568 Salary, Full-Time
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Dental Hygienist/UKHC Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Dental Hygienist/UKHC Requisition Number RE54869 Working Title Dental Hygienist Department Name MG150: Medical Group-NFV Work Location Hazard, KY Grade Level 11 Salary Range $26.00-45.70/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 Basic Life Support ( BLS ) and Registered Dental Hygienist ( RDH ) in state of Kentucky at time of hire Physical Requirements Constant repetitive motion. Shift Monday - Friday Day Shift. Job Summary This position is located off campus in Hazard, KY This position is directly related to the College of Dentistry's strategic plan to exceed patient and customer expectations and for the service goals of the university. 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 appointment Skills / Knowledge / Abilities N/A Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience N/A Deadline to Apply 06/25/2026 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. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. 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 (•). • Are you currently licensed in the state of Kentucky as a Registered Hygienist? Yes No • Are you licensed to provide Dental Hygiene under general supervision? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter