Dental Hygienist - Periodontics (60%-80%)

REQUIRES:

·         Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Dental Hygiene or equivalent is required.

·         License to practice dental hygiene in the State of Iowa is required.

·         Local anesthesia permit issued by the State of Iowa is required.

·         Hygienists administering nitrous oxide must meet educational criteria in accordance with the rules of the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

DESIRABLE:

·         Proficient working with electronic health records.

·         Periodontal dental hygiene experience

·         Experience educating pre-doctoral and post-doctoral dental students regarding the dental hygienist’s role in the dental healthcare team.

APPLICATION DETAILS:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a Resume (and mark as “Relevant File”) to their submission.  Please provide # of hours/week worked in each Hygiene position.  A Cover Letter is recommended; 3 Names of Professional Reference may be required at a later date. 

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.  This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.  For questions or additional information, please contact CofDRequisitions@uiowa.edu.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.