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].
Salary: $44,774 - $59,699* ($35.88 hourly wage) to commensurate
Work Location:
On-Site
Schedule: 24 - 32 hours/week to be determined, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
May require occasional overtime.
Requires
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.
Additional Information
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.
Salary: $44,774 - $59,699* ($35.88 hourly wage) to commensurate
- Advanced starting rate may be possible based on qualifications/experience.
Work Location:
On-Site
Schedule: 24 - 32 hours/week to be determined, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
May require occasional overtime.
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.
- 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.
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.
Additional Information
- Classification Title: Dental Hygienist
- Appointment Type: SEIU
- Schedule: Part-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
- Pay Level: 06
- Starting Salary Minimum: 44774
- Organization: College of Dentistry
- Contact Name: [email protected]
- Contact Email: [email protected]