Dental Hygienist

Ascension Health Alliance; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at a leading non-profit health system, where you will play a vital role in promoting oral health and wellness. As a Dental Hygienist, you will provide essential services to patients, helping them maintain their oral health and prevent diseases. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages professional growth. With a legacy of providing quality care since 1848, this organization is committed to making a positive impact in the community while offering various benefits and career development opportunities. If you are passionate about healthcare and want to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Community Giving Opportunities

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Dental Hygienist credential from Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board required.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental hygiene procedures under dentist supervision.
• Maintain equipment and medical supplies in clean working order.

Skills

Dental Hygiene Procedures

Diagnostic Radiographs

Patient Registration

Oral Health Counseling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree/Technical Degree

Tools

Dental Equipment

Job description

Details

• Department: Outreach Urgent Dental Clinic
• Schedule: Part Time, Day Shift
• Hospital: Columbia St. Mary's
• Location: Milwaukee, WI

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a dentist, perform services that help individuals maintain oral health; prevent oral diseases and provide counsel on preventive measures such as nutrition, oral hygiene, dental health and overall health.

• Perform dental hygiene procedures.
• Perform diagnostic radiographs. Obtain alginate impressions for diagnostic and/or intra-oral appliances.
• Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Maintain equipment and medical supplies in clean working order. Maintain examination areas in a clean, adequately stocked, and organized condition.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Dental Hygienist credentialed from the Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.