Dental Hygienist (Intermittent)

Job Description

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The Department of Periodontics at the School of Dentistry is one of the premier clinical training programs for periodontists in the country. Our faculty, staff, and students have a teamwork approach to clinical care to ensure the patient has the best possible treatment experience. The Department of Periodontics is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Periodontics has an outstanding opportunity open for a Temporary Dental Hygenist.

The Dental Hygienist will perform primary dental hygiene duties including: review patient health history; conduct preliminary oral examination including periodontal charting; take intra-oral photographs; expose and process x-rays; take vital signs; perform oral prophylaxis; apply fluoride treatments and sealants; educate patients in oral hygiene procedures including dietary analysis; maintain patient records and recall systems.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform oral prophylaxis including sub-gingival and supra-gingival scaling, root planing and soft tissue curettage.

• Under a dentist's supervision, implement appropriate treatment plans such as the provision of periodontal therapy in accordance with the patient's needs.

• Maintenance of long-term periodontal cases.

• Perform expanded dental hygienist duties including: administer local anesthesia (both infiltration and block anesthesia) and nitrous-oxide analgesia.

• Coordinate scheduling patient appointments with front desk staff, establishing recall systems, and maintaining patient records.

• Assist in the treatment of medically and physically compromised patients.

• Instruct students in the role of the dental hygienist in the delivery of patient care.

• Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene, AND a current license to practice as a dental hygienist in the State of Washington.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$43.89 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$62.79 hourly

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

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Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

0.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer ( . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law ( .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.