Registered Dental Hygienist - Albion

Dental Hygiene Team Member

Grace Health is looking for a dedicated team-member to work part-time in Albion. Schedule would be Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7am-6pm and provide preventive, educational and therapeutic dental hygiene services to all dental patients.

Examples Of Duties: (This list is not all inclusive.)

• Provides preventive, educational and therapeutic dental hygiene services to all dental patients of Grace Health, under the general supervision of a dentist and consistent with Michigan's Dental Practice Act.
• Seats and dismisses patients.
• Assists with maintenance, cleaning, set-up and sterilization of equipment and supplies when possible.
• Assists with inventory and ordering of supplies.
• Assists dentist as needed.
• Maintains current and accurate dental records for each patient.
• Participates in OSHA compliance and monitoring
• Practices universal precautions.

Performance Requirements

• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and operatory procedures.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.
• Skill in performing a variety of treatments and procedures as allowed by statute.
• Skill in maintaining dental records.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining working relationships with patients, dental staff and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Education:

High school diploma or GED. Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene

Experience:

One year of experience, preferably in a dental office setting

Licensure:
Licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist

Certification:
Certification in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide preferred, Current BCLS certification