PS Dental Hygienist

PS Dental Hygienist – School of Dentistry

Full Time – 24 Hours per Week (Monday–Wednesday, hours may vary)

Location:

Salt Lake City, UT

Pay: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour

Close Date: 04/05/2026

The incumbent participates in the preventative dental care of patients by performing oral health assessments and charting, completing dental prophylaxis, providing oral cancer screening, applying topical fluorides, examining teeth, instructing patients on proper dental care, and performing procedures in compliance with the Utah Dental Practice Act.

This position will support school-based oral health initiatives including participating in planning and execution of dental screenings and oral health presentations at elementary and high schools.

As a member of the School of Dentistry team, you are expected to form positive and productive relationships with peers, students, and leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and PROMISE standards of the organization. You are expected to encourage and foster a supportive and compassionate environment for all patients, students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve.

Demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communication skills. Ability to function during regularly scheduled shifts. Demonstrated ability to function calmly and competently in high‑stress situations and to deal with hazards involved in assessing and providing care to patients.

• Completion of an approved dental hygiene program or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card or obtained within one month of hire.
• Current license to practice as a Dental Hygienist in the State of Utah.
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
• Immunization according to CDC standards and hospital policy (limited exemptions for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs).
• Potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

• Local Anesthesia license preferred.
• Practice Management software experience.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before becoming eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at  for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post‑retirement rules and restrictions.

Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at  or  or University Human Resource Management at  if you have questions regarding the post‑retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possesses a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah…