Details
Open Date 09/18/2023
Requisition Number PRN36380B
Job Title PS Dental Hygienist
Working Title PS Dental Hygienist - UHospital Dental Clinic
Job Grade UGR
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday, hours may vary based on clinic needs.
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 01478 - SOD - EDUCATION
Location Other
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $32.61 - $45
Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Job Summary
The incumbent participates in the preventative dental care of patients by performing oral health assessments and charting, completing dental prophylaxis, providing oral cancer screening, applying topical fluorides, examining teeth, instructing patients on proper dental care, and performing procedures in compliance with the Utah Dental Practice Act.
This position will support hygiene services for Dental General Practice Residency at our University of Utah Dental Clinic, you will report to Stephanie Hooton, dental manager.
As a member of the School of Dentistry team you are expected to form positive and productive relationships with peers, students and leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and PROMISE standards (https://www.ped.med.utah.edu/pedsintranet/docs/promise\_standards.pdf) of the organization. You are expected to encourage and foster a supportive, anti-racist, equitable, and inclusive environment for our patients, students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Essential Functions
1. Sets up instruments and other equipment.
2. Assess the oral health of patients and report findings to dentists
3. Educate patients on proper dental hygiene care and nutrition.
4. Remove calculus deposits, stains, and biofilm from teeth.
5. Apply sealants and fluoride treatments.
6. Perform necessary treatments and procedures within their scope to improve the periodontal health of patients.
7. Assist in Panoramic and digital radiography and 3D imaging techniques.
8. Document patient care and treatment plans in Epic.
9. Clean, sharpen, and sterilize instruments and equipment.
10. Participate in staff and assigned committee meetings.
Problem Solving
Demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communication skills. Ability to function during regularly scheduled shifts. Ability to display mental and emotional stamina in situations dealing with multiple patients, family members, etc. Demonstrated ability to function calmly and competently in high stress situations. Ability to deal with the hazards involved in assessing and providing care to patients.
Preferences
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Local Anesthesia license preferred
Practice Management software experience
Comments
This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care.
The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his or her assigned department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.
The staff member must be willing to learn practice management systems, particularly Epic Wisdom and Romexis.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of an approved dental hygiene program or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card or obtained within one month of hire.
Current license to practice as a Dental Hygienist in the State of Utah.
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
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Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
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