Dental Hygienist, Faculty Practice, UMKC School of Dentistry

Employer: University of Missouri Kansas City
Location: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Salary: Competitive Salary
Date posted: Mar 4, 2025

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Position Type: Faculty Positions, Health Sciences, Dentistry, Medicine, Other Health & Medicine
Employment Type: Full Time

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Dental Faculty Practice at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry

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Join our dynamic team and take your career to the next level! As the Dental Faculty Practice Hygienist at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry. You will play a key role in achieving our mission of providing excellent patient care and exceptional patient experience.

The UMKC Faculty Practice Dental Hygienist is responsible for providing professional dental hygiene services, coordinating patient care, and ensuring efficient communication within the practice.

Key Responsibilities:

· Perform routine dental procedures such as scaling, polishing, and root planning with both hand and ultrasonic instruments, preparing injections using aseptic techniques, and adhering to ADHA standards for every patient.

· Clean and process reusable dental equipment, follows procedures for cleaning and disinfection of surfaces,

· Review and update patient health histories, conduct oral health assessments and oral cancer screenings, and document each patient visit in Dentrix.

· Teach patients proper oral hygiene practices.

· Inventory and equipment management is also essential, including restocking dental supplies, maintaining dental instruments, and ensuring proper functioning of dental equipment.

Additionally, the Dental Hygienist assists the dentist in managing dental and medical emergencies, maintains CPR certification, and ensures the availability of emergency drugs and oxygen supplies. Professional development is required through attending continuing education courses to maintain a current dental hygiene license.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree in related/relevant area or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary, as well as RDH Certified .

Preferred Qualifications

Commitment to providing an excellent patient experience.
Proficiency in Dentrix or similar dental software.
Attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
Previous experience in a dental office setting.

Anticipated Hiring Range

$36.00 - $43.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

Application Materials

Please include your resume and RDH Certification in your application materials

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.

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The University of Missouri-Kansas City, one of four universities of the University of Missouri System (UM System), is a doctoral research-intensive public university offering traditional and interdisciplinary programs. The University is designated as a high research activity university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and is home to 13 colleges and schools; indeed, few urban universities have the depth and breadth of disciplines (ranging from medicine to the performing arts) offered at UMKC. The University enrolls more than 16,000 students, coming from 48 states and more than 95 countries, in more than 125 academic areas. The student population includes 47% undergraduates, 31% graduates and 22% dual-enrolled HS students. Providing a stimulating classroom experience is paramount at UMKC. The institution’s diverse and international faculty hold doctorates or the highest degree in their field at an impressive 83%. UMKC has earned national and international recognition for the quality of its faculty, students, research and community leadership.

UMKC VISION
UMKC aspires to be an exemplary public urban research university of the 21^st century, pursuing excellence as a human-centric learning and discovery community, fostering equity, diversity and inclusion to enrich the lives of the people and region we serve.

MISSION STATEMENT
As an urban research university, our mission at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is to promote learning through the discovery, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge of public value across a broad spectrum of disciplines and fields of study. UMKC celebrates the individual and embodies diversity and inclusion by intertwining these goals with innovation to enable transformational impact aimed at bringing cultural, social, health, and economic prosperity to the metropolitan, regional and global communities we serve.

KANSAS CITY INFORMATION
The University is located in a Kansas City metropolitan area that is among the most entrepreneurial cities in America with a population of more than 2.4 million and a diverse portfolio of industries and businesses. Home to a diverse base of corporate centers, high-tech firms and prominent non-profits, Kansas City is an inspiring example of 21st century economic transformation, with UMKC sitting at its heart. From thriving corporate headquarters such Garmin to tech startups such as ZOLOZ and ShotTracker, KC’s business community is strong.

Kansas City offers the best of both worlds—a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city’s rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City’s biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

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