Dental Hygienist – Periodontics (60%-80%)

Join our team at the University of Iowa, College of Dentistry!

Are you a recent or soon to be graduate of a CODA accredited Hygiene program? Currently, the department of Periodontics is seeking two dedicated Dental Hygienist to join their team. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and you thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you! You will be performing educational, therapeutic, preventive and diagnostic dental hygiene procedures delegated by a licensed dentist. If you are ready to expand your skills where each day presents exiting challenges and rewarding opportunities, apply now!

Starting hourly rate is $36.95 an hour accompanied with a full benefits package, you may qualify for an advanced starting rated based on your qualifications and experience!

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• 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 planing 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: $46,117 – $61,489* to commensurate (SEIU Pay Grade: 06)

$36.95 per hour

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

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

May require occasional overtime.

Work Location: On-Site

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 CofDRequisitions@uiowa.edu.

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

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Dental Hygienist
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Part-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 06
• Starting Salary Minimum: 46,117

Contact Information

• Organization: College of Dentistry
• Contact Name: COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu
• Contact Email: COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu

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