- Permanent Dental Hygienist Job
- Lake Orion, MI
Job Description
Dental Hygienist - **Quick Offer
Job Summary:We are seeking a skilled Dental Hygienist to join our team. As a Dental Hygienist, you will play a vital role in providing quality oral healthcare to our patients. Your primary responsibility will be to perform dental cleanings, educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices, and assist the dentist during procedures. Must be comfortable with full-cycle care delivery: Seating to X-Rays to Cleaning Operatory. If you are passionate about oral health and providing exceptional patient care, we would love to hear from you.
Position: Dental Hygienist
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Facility: Clinical dental setting
Duration: 13 Weeks Contract with possible extension
Shift: Five 8hr days typical - MAY be able to accommodate Four 10's - 40hur guarantee
Pay Rate: $35-42/hr
Requirement:
Minimum 2 years current experience required
Michigan Dental Hygiene license required at upload
Associate degree in Dental Hygiene required
Experience with Cavitron Required
Dentrix EMR Experience required
Spanish language proficiency strongly preferred
Good interpretation skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members and community.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Must be familiar with Microsoft office and capable of learning electronic healthcare systems software.
Previous Travel - HIGHLY PREFERRED
EMR: Dentrix
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with administrative staff/front desk staff to schedule hygiene patients with efficiency.
Accurately chart each patientââ¬â¢s periodontal health.
Counsel patients on oral health, including the role of nutrition.
Check on patient comfort during treatment and help allay patient anxiety.
Apply cavity-preventative agents, such as fluorides and sealants.
Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis to patients.
Accurately and appropriately record provided treatment.
Take radiographs for patients as prescribed by dentist.
Administer local anesthetics, if allowed by dental practice act.
Perform scaling, root planning and selective polishing or patients as appropriate.
Review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary.
Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures.
Counsel patients in Tobacco Cessation.
Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with office policies and procedures and all applicable legal requirements, such as the HIPAA privacy and security regulations.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $35.00 - $42.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Medical specialties:
Primary Care
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Education:
Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
Dental Hygienist: 2 years (Required)
Cavitron: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
