Dental Hygiene Work Study Position

Position Details

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title
Dental Hygiene Work Study Position

Requisition Number
H01756P

Position Category
Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week
10-20

Months per year
8

Alternate work schedule

Hours will vary based on what is scheduled.

Pay Grade

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate
$11.50

FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function

• Will offer dental screenings, dental radiographs, dental cleanings, periodontal therapy, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, oral health education, therapeutic services and continual maintenance and evaluation of patients' oral health.
• Utilize assessment skills to review health, personal and medical histories, assess risk,

periodontal status, establish appropriate treatment plans with required patient signatures,

• Implement treatment, re-evaluate outcomes of treatment and re-treat if indicated.
• Assess the oral health of patients using skills learned in the Dental Hygiene Program.
• Teach dental hygiene concepts at local schools, non-profit organizations and community functions.
• Referrals to specialists when indicated
• Acting as a mentor or tutor to fellow students if as a member I have completed my first year of the program

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Current WSU Student.
• Enrolled for 6+ credits for summer semester and 12+ credits for fall and spring semesters.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher

Preferred Qualifications

Background Check?
Yes

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date
09/05/2024

Review Date
09/07/2024

Job Close Date
10/03/2024

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/23657

Notes to Applicant

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.

ADA Essential Job Function

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. , Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. , Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements of this position
Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., Required to have close visual acuity to inspect small defects, small parts at distances close to the eye., Required to have visual acuity to perform activities such as: operating machines, (i.e. lathes, drill presses, power saws) where the job is at or within arm's reach; skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, plumber, mechanic. , Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
The worker is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.

Supplemental Questions

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• jobs.weber.edu
• KSL
• Chronicle of Higher Education
• Higher Ed Jobs
• Agency Referral
• Personal Referral
• Internal Job Posting
• Advertisement/Publication
• Other web advertisement
• Other

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