Registered Dental Hygienist

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimal cost sharing health insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employer paid disability & life

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

14 paid holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi seeks a Registered Dental Hygienist to provide preventive dental care and education to clinic patients. You will record treatments, deliver prophylaxis, scaling, sealants, and fluoride, and work with other health professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires Michigan licensure, at least one year of dental hygiene experience, and the ability to travel for community presentations and off-site events.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene and licensed to practice in Michigan.
• One year of dental hygiene experience.
• Knowledge of oral hygiene care and periodontal patient care.
• Ability to work with other health professionals to maximize program effectiveness.
• Understanding Native American culture and customs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the oral health management of clinic patients.
• Record patient-hygienist transactions in the dental record.
• Provide oral health education and counseling.
• Deliver clinical hygiene services (prophylaxis, scaling, sealants, fluoride).
• Integrate dental hygiene care with other health professionals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

CPR/First Aid

Education

Licensed in Michigan

Graduate of accredited dental hygiene program

Tools

Dentrix Software

Electronic health records

Job description

Application Deadline: 11-24-2026 at 9:00am

• Employees contribute minimal cost sharing towards medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical Reimbursement
• 100% Employer paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent Care FSA
• 401K Plan with eligible match – vesting on day 1
• A generous paid time off program where all employees begin earning accrued paid time off immediately upon hire
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program with Educational Release Time after 12 months
• Up to14 Paid Holidays
• Employee wellness and fitness programs
• Opportunities to participate in NHBP Sponsored activities
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Dental Director, this position is responsible for the direct provision of oral hygiene and appropriate preventive services to dental patients of the center. The Registered Dental Hygienist will also be responsible for providing appropriate oral health information to individuals and groups.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the government.

• Assists in the oral health management of all clinic patients.
• Obtains baseline oral hygiene assessment data based upon accepted principles of oral hygiene and periodontal care.
• Records patient-hygienist transactions as they occur in the patient’s dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided.
• Provides oral health education and appropriate individual counseling for all center dental patients.
• Provides clinical oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted professional practices and standards and in compliance with applicable state law and the center’s clinical protocols.
• Integration of appropriate patient dental hygiene care with other health care professionals involved in the patient's health care management.
• Organizes and performs preventive oral health presentations at on-site and off-site locations.
• Assists in the provision of technical assistance and health education in the community as requested.
• Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by a dentist in accordance with state regulations and law as well as NHBP dental protocol and directive.
• Assists in the maintenance of all Dental Unit areas in compliance with Dental directives and policies as well as overall NHBP policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control and safety issues.
• Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and patient care of the Dental Department.
• Assists with various clinical and administrative functions of the center as appropriate and time permits.
• Insures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Dental Department directive and center policy as well as state federal regulations(s).
• Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.
• As directed by a supervisor, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.
• Responsible for personal compliance with all applicable Tribal, federal, state and department rules, regulations, protocols and procedures governing the practice of dental hygiene and the clinical provision of dental hygiene services as well as those relating to, but not limited to, personnel issues, work place safety, public health and confidentiality.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An applicant’s education, training and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the ability to successfully perform each of the essential functions.

The requirements listed below are generally representative of the education, experience, and skills and/or ability required to enable one to successfully perform the essential functions associated with his position:

• Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene and licensed to practice in the State of Michigan.
• One year of dental hygiene experience.
• Requires a comprehensive knowledge of oral hygiene care in outpatient settings.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of modern oral hygiene and periodontal patient care is necessary.
• Cognizant of the public health, social and economic factors which impact on the overall health, and more specifically the oral health of their patients.
• Must be able to creatively work with other health care professionals from a variety of disciplines to achieve maximal program effectiveness and patient benefit.
• Able to understand, gain knowledge and appreciate the difference of Native American culture and customs.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license with good driving record; GSA certifiable.
• Must be able to travel.
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a comprehensive background investigation and drug screening; must not have been found guilty of, or pled guilty or no contest to, any felony or misdemeanor offense under federal, state or Tribal law involving crimes of violence, sexual assault, molestation, prostitution, or other crimes against persons, or offenses committed against children; must be able to successfully pass a drug screening.
• Ability to become CPR/First Aid certified as training is available
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, including HIPAA requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal/human relation skills.
• Must possess strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated exceptional computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets, and knowledge of other office equipment required.
• Strong ability to organize and maintain electronic and physical files.
• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to be self-directed and be an excellent problem solver.
• Ability to work well in team centered environment with or without immediate supervision.
• Ability to work with constant interruptions and organize/prioritize duties.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years working in a Tribal Health Clinic
• Knowledge of Dentrix Software
• Knowledge of Tribal, Indian Health Services regulations and requirements.

SECURITY SENSITIVE

This position may contain information that is security sensitive and thereby subject to additional provisions. All information obtained will be protected under IHS/HIPAA policy rules and regulations.

INDIAN PREFERENCE

Tribal preference will be applied in accordance with the NHBP Indian Preference in Employment Code which requires that preference in employment be afforded to NHBP members, spouse/parents of NHBP members and Native Americans who meet the minimum qualifications and can successfully perform the essential functions for the position.