Dental Hygienist

Bobit Business Media; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bobit Business Media is seeking a Dental Hygienist in Michigan responsible for performing assessments of oral health and assisting patients in maintaining a healthy mouth. The position requires a graduate of a Dental Hygienist degree program and a current State of Michigan license. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate effective communication skills and experience using office software. Experience in dental outreach services and familiarity with electronic health records are preferred. Competitive salary and benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Dental Hygienist degree program.
• Current unrestricted State of Michigan license as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
• Current BLS Certification, or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Experience using computers and possess effective typing skills.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of oral health to recognize health and disease.
• Assist patients to maintain a healthy mouth in collaboration with the dental team.

Skills

Effective typing skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Experience using Microsoft Outlook

Education

Dental Hygienist degree program

Current unrestricted State of Michigan license

Current BLS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ECW

Azara

Job description

The Dental Hygienist performs assessments of oral health to recognize health and disease. Assists patients to maintain a healthy mouth in collaboration with the dental team and within scope of license and privileges granted and as directed by the dentist.

Job Qualifications

Education, Training, Licensing and Credentialing

Required

• Graduate of a Dental Hygienist degree program
• Current unrestricted State of Michigan license as a Registered Dental Hygienist
• Current BLS Certification, or ability to obtain upon hire

Preferred

• Additional education or training in business, management, healthcare administration, or related field
• Education or training or language proficiency in another language besides English, a plus.

Experience and Skills

Required

• Experience using computers and possess effective typing skills
• Possess functional abilities using Microsoft Outlook or similar program used for office email communication
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

• Two or more years of work experience as a registered dental hygienist
• Previous experience under PA 161 providing outreach services and programs under general supervision
• Certification in delivery of local anesthetic
• Prior experience and strong comfort level using a dental electronic health or dental record.
• Experience using ECW and Azara
• Understanding of, or experience working at, an FQHC or integrated clinic that provides medical, dental, behavioral health, or other healthcare services.
• Functional abilities using Microsoft Office Suite