Dental Hygienist

baldwinfamilyhealthcare; White Cloud (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

baldwinfamilyhealthcare in White Cloud, MI, is looking for a dedicated Dental Hygienist. The role involves performing oral hygiene procedures, educating patients, and assisting in various dental functions.

Qualified candidates must possess a current Michigan license and graduate from an accredited school. The position offers a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and more.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current license to practice in Michigan.
• Must graduate from an accredited dental school.

Responsibilities

• Perform prophylaxis on patients and conduct oral hygiene instruction.
• May conduct community education and maintain a sterile area.
• Assist with new patient exams and perform scaling/root planing.

Skills

Oral hygiene knowledge

Dentistry knowledge

Instrument skills

Independent work

Public dental education

Education

Licensed to practice in Michigan

Graduation from accredited school

Job description

Location: White Cloud, MI

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Benefits: Full Benefits Package includes Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401(k), PTO

Employment Type: 100%

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.