University of Mississippi Medical Center·Jackson, Mississippi
The dental hygienist will document patient needs, deliver direct dental care such as cleanings and x-rays, and develop individualized care plans. Additionally, the role involves participating in clinical laboratory studies and assisting in the education of dental students.
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Dental Hygienist - Part-Time
To document patient needs, deliver direct dental care, provide patient education, and develop individualized dental care plans. To participate in clinical laboratory studies and assist in the education of UMMC students.
Education & experience
Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene School. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Mississippi licensure, current CPR certification.
Knowledge, skills & abilities
Knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and techniques. Knowledge of patient screening, charting, and medical history procedures and documentation. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
Time type: Part time
FTE %: 50
Benefits: Eligibility:
Job posting date: 04/13/2026
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Dental Hygiene School and hold Mississippi licensure along with current CPR certification. A bachelor's degree is preferred, and applicants must possess strong knowledge of dental procedures and documentation.
Market context
Mississippi dental hygienist openings are often shaped by steady patient-care demand in dental practices, with part-time schedules appealing to candidates seeking flexibility. These roles can be competitive because employers look for current Mississippi licensure, CPR certification, and solid documentation skills, while a bachelor’s degree may strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your resume to highlight clinical procedures and charting experience.
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