Dental Hygienist - Eaton Rapids, MI

Dental Career Services; Eaton Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay with bonus system

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical Coverage/Vision/Dental

Continuing Education

Job summary

A dental practice in Eaton Rapids is seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist to join their team. This role involves preparing patients for treatment, performing dental cleanings, and documenting services in patient records. Candidates must have a valid Registered Dental Hygienist license and basic computer skills. The practice offers a generous pay structure, benefits, and professional development opportunities. Hours are flexible, ensuring a good work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Hygienist license required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience in Dental Technology and Infection Control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for treatment and ensure comfort.
• Perform dental prophylaxis and complete screenings.
• Document services and maintain patient records.
• Manage dental supplies inventory and equipment.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and dental care.

Skills

Registered Dental Hygienist

Basic computer skills

Dental Technology

Infection Control

Job description

About the job Dental Hygienist - Eaton Rapids, MI

• Location:Eaton Rapids, MI
• Status: Part -Time
• Monday 8-5, Tuesday 9-6, Thursday 8-5

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
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Coverage/Vision/Dental
• 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