Dental Hygienist/UKHC

Back Dental Hygienist/UKHC UK HealthCare Lexington, KY May 08, 2026 Education Job Description Posting Details Job Title Dental Hygienist/UKHC Requisition Number RE54336 Working Title Department Name MD100:

DENTAL GROUP CLINICAL PRACTICE

Work Location Lexington, 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 The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs. Constant repetitive motion. Shift Monday - Friday, Day Shift Job Summary 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. Capture radiographic image. 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. Schedule patients for return appointment. This position is eligible for a Sign-on Bonus of $10,000, contingent on a 12-month employment commitment. Further details will be discussed during the hiring process.

Skills / Knowledge

/ Abilities Four handed dentistry knowledge, multi-tasking oriented, dependability, self-starter, organizational skills, attention to detail, communication skills, timeliness, ability to work with patients of all ages. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Previous experience as a dental hygienist preferred, with pediatric dental experience highly desirable. Deadline to Apply 05/14/2026 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. Email me jobs like this About UK HealthCare UK HealthCare Ranked #1 Hospital in Kentucky for Six Years! We're number one for a reason — and what that means for our patients is more important than any ranking. Because Kentuckians come to us when it matters most. At UK HealthCare, you know you'll have access to expert knowledge, nationally ranked specialties and personalized, interdisciplinary care. We're constantly raising the standard of care through groundbreaking research and innovative treatments — all to help Kentucky get healthier. That's what keeps us going strong, year after year.

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