Dental Hygienist - Charlotte, MI

Dental Career Services; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay with bonus system

Medical Coverage/Vision/Dental

401k + match

Continuing Education

PTO

Job summary

A dental care provider in Charlotte, MI is looking for a full-time Dental Hygienist. In this role, you will prepare patients for treatment, complete dental cleanings, and educate patients on oral hygiene practices. The ideal candidate must have a valid Registered Dental Hygienist license and possess strong skills in dental technology and infection control. The position offers excellent pay with a bonus system, medical coverage, and opportunities for continuing education.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.
• Experience with dental technology and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental hygiene treatments.
• Complete dental prophylaxis and document services.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices.
• Assist dentist with emergencies.

Skills

Dental technology use

Infection control

Patient education

Basic computer skills

Education

Registered Dental Hygienist License

Job description

About the job Dental Hygienist - Charlotte, MI

• Location: Charlotte, MI
• Status: Full-Time
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 8-6, Friday 8-2

Appointment Lengths: Because the practice wants to ensure the best clinical care for each patient, they provide a generous amount of time per procedure and do not support assisted hygiene:

• Adult recall: 60
• Child recall: 30
• Scaling and Root Planning: 60-90

Technology:

• Panorex
• New Instruments
• Excellent pay with bonus system
• PTO
• Medical Coverage/Vision/Dental
• HSA/FSA
• 401k + match
• Continuing Education

Responsibilities:

• Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient
• Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins
• Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession; exposing and developing radiographic studies
• Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity- preventing agents
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions, providing reminders of time of next dental hygiene visit
• Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories; charting in patient records
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

Requirements:

• License/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist Required
• Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (e-mail and contact management preferred)
• Use of Dental Technology, Dental Health Maintenance, Infection Control, Health Promotion and Maintenance