Dental Hygienist

baldwinfamilyhealthcare; Cadillac (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

baldwinfamilyhealthcare is seeking a dental professional in Cadillac, MI to perform a range of dental functions including prophylaxis and oral hygiene education. The role requires a current Michigan license and graduation from an accredited school.

Responsibilities include taking x-rays, assisting with community education, and maintaining equipment. This part-time position offers a chance to deliver quality dental care while working independently in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of oral hygiene principles and practices.
• Good knowledge of dentistry.
• Skill in the use of instruments.

Responsibilities

• Perform prophylaxis on patients and take impressions.
• Conduct oral hygiene instruction and patient education.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and in-service training.

Skills

Oral hygiene principles

Knowledge of dentistry

Instrument use skills

Ability to work independently

Public dental education

Education

Graduation from an accredited school

Current license to practice in Michigan

Job description

Location: Cadillac, MI

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: 40%/16 Hours per week

Description

• Performs prophylaxis on patients, oral x-rays, sealants and take impressions.
• Provides and conducts oral hygiene instruction and education according to patient needs.
• May conduct community education and topical fluoride programs.
• May phone patients to give information and assist other assigned dental functions including office and billing.
• May supervise others.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and in-service training.
• Changes solutions in x-ray developer and keeps machine maintained as well as the operatory and equipment.
• May maintain a sterile area, help set up trays.
• May prepare new patient exams and emergency exams, patients.
• May perform S/RP on periodontally involved patients.
• Record full mouth probing depths and PSR scores.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of oral hygiene principals and practices
• Good knowledge of dentistry
• Skill in the use of instruments
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to give dental education to the public

Minimum Qualifications

• Current license to practice in Michigan
• Graduation from an accredited school

Family Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.