Dental Hygienist II

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for assessing patient needs and planning individualized dental care. Delivers direct dental services and educates patients on oral health. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and collaborates with dentists to optimize patient outcomes. Maintains accurate documentation and supports a safe, patient-centered environment.

Essential Functions

• Stays current and complies with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

• Provides effective patient education to promote oral hygiene for research study participants.

• Takes initiative to learn and understand clinical research protocols.

• Manages all research data related to dental research programs.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area

Experience Requirement

2-5 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Dental Hygienist license, Basic Life Support (BLS)

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 1. Never

L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

O. Radiation: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with regular repetitive motions. Also involves occasional risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; intermittent exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department:

Director, Primary Care Service Line

Shift:

Time Type:

Full time

Address:

316 East 2nd Street

City, State:

Morehead, Kentucky