Dental Hygienist

Apply now Job no:530461
Work type:Classified Staff
Location:Eugene, OR
Categories:Healthcare/Nursing, Student Life/Services

Department: University Health Services
Classification: Dental Hygienist
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $29.96 – $45.97 per hour
FTE: .8

Review of Applications Begins

Position closes October 26, 2022

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure consideration, please upload the following with your online application:
• Current resume which includes dates of employment
• Cover Letter
• Response to the supplemental question

Applicants will also be asked to submit the name and contact information for three professional references, one of which must be current or most recent supervisor (if not currently employed). Candidate will be notified prior to references being contacted.

Any application missing the above documents/information may be considered incomplete.

Department Summary

University Health Services (UHS) is a unit within the Division of Student Services and Enrollment Management and is a nationally accredited (AAAHC) outpatient clinic providing primary care to students at the University of Oregon. All staff are required to uphold the values of the UHS.

This position works in support of the University Health Services mission and vision and is consistent with UO policy. Some aspects of this position may be completed in collaboration with other University departments.

Position Summary

The Dental Hygienist at University Health Services is a primary care provider for intraoral health, with specialty in periodontal hard and soft tissue for the purpose of dental hygiene diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment implementation and evaluation. Another major component of this job/position is to provide dental education toward the prevention of oral disease. The Dental Hygienist incorporates preventive models of health that are part of the overall Health Services mission. The services and education provided by the hygienist move the student, faculty & staff from a state of comprised or ill health toward oral health and overall well-being, thereby enabling a student’s academic pursuit while supporting the well-being of faculty and staff.

This is a 12-month, 0.8 FTE (4 days a week) position.

This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check and routine screening of Medicaid and Medicare Exclusion Lists. Employee loses eligibility for employment if on the List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) and/or System of Award Management (SAM). In addition, employees must follow Compliance with UHS policies regarding tuberculosis screening, measles and mumps (MMR), seasonal flu, hepatitis B, and other immunization requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Licensed by the Oregon Board of Dentistry as a Dental Hygienist, or able to obtain licensure by agreed upon start date of employment.

Professional Competencies

• Experience with and ability to comfortably use Dental Electronic Records applications i.e., Fuse, Eaglesoft, Dentrix.
• Possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Embodies professionalism.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to put patients at ease.
• Ability to work collaboratively and strategically in a team environment with all levels of professionals.
• Experience with and/or commitment to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, in support of an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oregon Board of Dentistry Expanded Function Dental Hygiene License.
• Two years’ experience working as a Dental Hygienist.
• Proficient in providing periodontal therapy treatments.
• Two years’ experience in providing local anesthesia administration to ensure comfort to the dental patient.
• Experience working in college health.

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.

University of Oregon students and employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information see: https://hr.uoregon.edu/uo-covid-19-vaccination-requirement-employee-process .

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits .

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at [email protected] or 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination .

In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report .

Advertised:Oct 12, 2022 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:Oct 26, 2022 Pacific Daylight Time