The Indiana University School of Dentistry has been advancing oral health in the state and beyond since 1879, when it was founded as the Indiana Dental College. Over the past 140 years, we've become a national leader in preparing oral health professionals, conducting innovative research that has an impact on patients and the profession, and providing patient-centered care.
Job Summary
Provides oral care such as dental prophylaxis, scaling, radiographs, and sealants to patients while adhering to clinical research procedures.
Provides education to patients on maintaining good oral health.
Delivers direct patient care using established dental hygienist procedures.
Performs procedures associated with the conduct of a denture adhesive study.
Performs basic clinical research procedures such as placing and removing specimens from partial dentures.
Performs cleaning and root scaling on patients.
Manages patient charting.
Sets up and prepares dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.
Takes digital radiographs.
Sterilizes instruments and sets up and prepares dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
Associate degree in Dental Hygiene.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
Completion of a 2 year accredited dental hygiene program.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
Indiana State Dental Hygienist Licensure upon date of hire.
Radiology License upon date of hire.
SKILLS
Required
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.
Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
Demonstrated customer service skills.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Articulate and responsive to colleagues.
Possesses strong technical aptitude.
Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.
Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires sedentary work as well as extended durations of moving about the workplace. It requires the ability to move objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and the ability to discern between various objects and devices and to position patients. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
New employees will be provided with information regarding Indiana University's COVID-19 vaccine policy, which includes the opportunity to request an exemption. To learn more, view our COVID-19 vaccine information page .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
About Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Founded in 1820, Indiana University is the state’s public university system, comprised of two core campuses—IU-Bloomington and IUPUI—and six regional campuses located throughout the state. Combined, the total student population is more than 114,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional school students. IU is one of the largest employers in the state, with over 20,000 faculty and staff. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. Diversity and inclusion remains a core commitment to IU’s mission to cultivate an educational environment that supports equal access, participation and representation on all of its campuses and that provides educational and career opportunities for all.
