Registered Dental Hygienist

Northwest Michigan Health Services; Greilickville (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. (NMHSI) is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our Traverse City dental team on Fridays. This limited schedule supports flexibility and community-focused care in a nonprofit health center setting.

You will provide preventive care, dental cleanings, and periodontal therapy, while educating patients on oral health and treatment options in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan Registered Dental Hygienist license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
• Commitment to helping people access quality dental services.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental cleanings and periodontal therapy.
• Perform oral health screenings and preventive treatments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and healthy habits.
• Help patients understand their treatment plans and oral health needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow infection control and safety standards.
• Work collaboratively with the dental team to support positive patient outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient education

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

Michigan RDH license

CPR certification

Job description

Traverse City, Michigan | Part-Time | Fridays Only

Love being a dental hygienist, but looking for a little more flexibility? We've got a Friday opportunity for you!

Whether you're looking to supplement your current schedule, pick up an extra day of work, or find a position that fits your lifestyle, Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. (NMHSI) may be the perfect fit.

Our Traverse City dental team is looking for a compassionateRegistered Dental Hygienist to join us on Fridays!

At NMHSI, you can focus on what you do best—helping patients maintain healthy smiles, providing preventive care, and building relationships with the people you serve. As a nonprofit community health center, we're focused on quality patient care, not production quotas or sales pressure.

Fridays Only! A predictable, part-time schedule that leaves the rest of your week open.

A Different Kind of Dental Practice. Focus on patient care, prevention, and education without the pressure of production goals.

Work That Makes a Difference. Help individuals and families in our community access quality dental care.

A Team That Cares. Join a collaborative dental team that puts patients first.

What You'll Do

Provide dental cleanings and periodontal therapy.

Perform oral health screenings and preventive treatments.

Educate patients on oral hygiene and healthy habits.

Help patients understand their treatment plans and oral health needs.

Maintain accurate documentation and follow infection control and safety standards.

Work collaboratively with the dental team to support positive patient outcomes.

What We're Looking For

Current Michigan Registered Dental Hygienist license.

Current CPR certification.

Strong communication and patient education skills.

A compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.

A commitment to helping people access quality dental services.

Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.