Dental Hygienist Jobs in Kentucky

Job Title: Dental Hygienist/UKHC

Requisition Number: RE54869

Working Title: Dental Hygienist

Department Name: MG150: Medical Group-NFV

Work Location: Hazard, KY

Grade Level: 11

Salary Range: $26.00-45.70/hour

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education

AS

Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) and Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) in state of Kentucky at time of hire

Physical Requirements

Constant repetitive motion.

Shift

Monday – Friday Day Shift.

Job Summary

This position is located off campus in Hazard, KY

This position is directly related to the College of Dentistry’s strategic plan to exceed patient and customer expectations and for the service goals of the university.

The person in this position will provide direct patient care, including performing prophylaxis, polishing, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planning, patient assessment of hard and soft tissues and periodontal exams. Apply fluoride foam and varnish and sealants as ordered by dentist. Provides home care assessment and oral health instructions. Provide clinical support through disinfection, set-up and breakdown of clinical operator, instrument sharpening and equipment maintenance. Prepares and transports instruments for sterilization. Update patient’s medical history and medications. Records vital signs at each visit. Documents treatment performed and enters procedures in the clinical patient management software. Schedules patient for return appointment.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

N/A

Deadline to Apply: 06/25/2026

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.