Mission-Driven Dental Hygienist — Flexible, Balanced Hours

FQHC Talent; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage through BCBS/ BCN

HSA with employer contribution

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-sponsored disability coverage

11 paid holidays

Generous PTO

401(k) with Roth option and employer \

Job summary

Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. (NMHSI) in Traverse City is hiring a Registered Dental Hygienist to join a community-based dental team. This position emphasizes patient care over production, with flexible full-time or part-time schedules and a comprehensive benefits package after 30 days.

You will provide preventive and therapeutic dental services, educate patients, and collaborate with integrated health professionals to improve total body health.

Qualifications

• Michigan RDH license currently active and in good standing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Continuing education requirements up to date.
• Knowledge of OSHA, infection control, sterilization, PPE, and safety protocols.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Compassion for serving diverse and underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and therapeutic dental services.
• Prophylaxis and periodontal therapy.
• Apply Fluoride and SDF.
• Conduct oral cancer and dental screenings.
• Provide oral hygiene instruction and patient education.
• Counsel on nutrition and tobacco cessation.
• Educate on treatment plans and appointments.
• Maintain documentation, ICD-10 coding, and UDS compliance.
• Infection control, sterilization, OSHA compliance.
• Participate in quality improvement and continuing education.
• Collaborate with integrated healthcare teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Patient education

Education

Michigan Registered Dental Hygienist license

Current CPR certification

Continuing education up to date

Job description

Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. (NMHSI) in Traverse City is hiring a Registered Dental Hygienist to join a community-based dental team. This position emphasizes patient care over production, with flexible full-time or part-time schedules and a comprehensive benefits package after 30 days.

You will provide preventive and therapeutic dental services, educate patients, and collaborate with integrated health professionals to improve total body health.