Dental Hygienist_CDM_Dental Faculty Practice_Pool (Temp/Part-Time) Job no: 507575
Entity: MUSC University
Department: COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE - College of Dental Medicine
Sub Department: UNIV-2690000-Dental Faculty Practice
Work type: Temp
Employee Type: UNIV - Temporary Non-Faculty
Location: Charleston, SC-Main Campus
Categories: Dental Health
Pay scale: UNIV-Band 6: $39,960.00 - $56,947.00 - $73,935.00 (min - mid - max)

Job Duties:10Capture radiographic images such as panorex, bitewings, PA''s or intra-oral camera per dentist''s request. Properly places images in MiPac''s. Educate patients regarding the diagnostic necessity of radiographic images.Essential10Maintain and sterilize all dental hygiene instruments and equipment. Ensureinstruments and supplies are maintained and stocked in dental hygiene operatory as well as other areas of DFP.Essential15Responsible for maintaining hygiene recall schedule. Contact patients toreschedule for missed and canceled appointments. Per HIPAA, maintains patient confidentiality by protecting patient information.Essential20Plan hygiene recall appointments and next restorative appointment forpatients by adding the correct planned appointment in axiUm at each visit. Refer patients for appropriate followup care recognizing conditions that warrants additional treatment.Essential35Perform comprehensive oral examinations to chart existing restorations and conditions, as well as new findings, oral cancer screening, and full periodontal probing and charting. Perform oral prophylaxis, periodontal scaling and root planing, polishing, topical application of fluoride, and oral hygiene instructions. Document all patient care activities in axiUm according to guidelines set forth by the CDM and Dental Faculty Practice Manager.Essential5Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related duties as needed as well as any other duties directed by the lead hygienist or the manager of Dental Faculty Practice.Essential5Maintain infection control of dental hygiene operatory to provide safe and cleanworking environment in compliance with OSHA aswell as MUSC''s policies andprocedures.Essential

Job summary: Temporary/Part-time Dental Hygienist needed to assist in the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine Dental Faculty Practice.

Payscale Salary Range: UNIV-Band 6: $39,960.00 - $56,947.00 - $73,935.00 (min - mid - max)

FLSA: Non Exempt (Hourly)

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: An associate degree in dental hygiene and licensure by the South Carolina State Board of Dentistry and one year of related experience. Certification in Radiation Safety required for positions responsible for dental x-rays. (Special Hire Rate - $37,468)

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50# , unassisted. Ability to lift/carry patients to 350# (+/-), assisted. Ability to lift objects from floor level to height of 36 inches, to 50#, unassisted. Ability to lower objects, to 50#, from height of 36 inches, unassisted. Ability to push/pull objects to 350#(+/-), unassisted. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Must be ambidextrous. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.

Opening date: 19 Jul 2018 Eastern Daylight Time
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