Dental Hygienist

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus! 

Position Summary:

The Dental Hygienist is responsible for providing high quality dental care and oral health education to CFH patients.

The Dental Hygienist is expected to work in a team-based environment where the approach is a whole person care approach that engages the patient in their health care and requires all team members to be effective and supportive communicators.  A high degree of integration and collaboration is required to meet the varying and changing needs of our patients.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs dental prophylaxis services through initial examination of teeth, identifying problems for dentists. Cleans, scales and polishes.
• Applies topical fluoride and any prescribed topical medicants, antiseptic sprays or rinses.
• Places sealants when treatment planned by a dentist.
• Assists in rooming emergency patients.
• Educates patients on dental hygiene and care issues.
• Prepares patients for x-rays, takes x-rays and exposes, develops and mounts x-ray films.
• Assists in maintenance of office and equipment by cleaning and disinfecting equipment.
• Cleans and maintains x-ray equipment.
• Administers local anesthesia.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work practices and instructions.

 

Education/Training/Experience:

• Must be a licensed Dental Hygienist in the state of Michigan.
• Must have BLS certification or the ability to attain one.

 

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Stress management.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality regarding patient information.

 

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 3% employer match after just one year.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Continuing Education
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays + 1 Personal Holiday
• Perfect Attendance Bonus for Hourly Staff

 

Center for Family Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.