Dental Hygienist - Hastings

Registered Dental Hygienist

We're looking for talented and dedicated Registered Dental Hygienists (RDH) to join our team! Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time opportunities, we have positions available to fit your needs. As a key member of our dental practice, you will be responsible for providing high-quality preventative dental care to our patients. Your role will include performing dental cleanings, taking X-rays, educating patients on oral health, and assisting the dentist in various procedures.

If you have a passion for improving oral health and providing exceptional care, we would love to hear from you.

Typical schedule (may be subject to change) is Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Full-time or part-time schedule is available.

Location:

Barry Community Health Center - Hastings

• Perform Dental Hygiene Procedures:
  • Clean and polish teeth, remove calculus deposits, and stains from teeth and beneath gums.
  • Apply topical fluoride treatments.
  • Chart existing oral conditions for diagnosis by the dentist.
  • Apply pit and fissure sealants under dentist approval.
  • Expose and mount dental radiographs.
• Patient Education and Documentation:
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, plaque removal, and preventive care.
  • Record patient information accurately in electronic health records.
  • Initiate ongoing patient recall systems for maintenance of oral health.
• Clinical Support and Sterilization:
  • Administer nitrous oxide and local anesthesia when directed by a dentist.
  • Organize, clean, and sterilize dental tools and instruments.
  • Test water lines for bacterial counts.
  • Sharpen dental instruments as needed.
• Compliance and Continuous Learning:
  • Adhere to compliance standards as specified in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
  • Stay current with federal, state, and company regulations and policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or director.

• Certifications:
  
  Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR training as required by licensure.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to interact with patients from diverse backgrounds and maintain professionalism.
• Patient Care:
  Ability to perform routine dental care tasks effectively and ensure patient comfort.
• Cultural Competence:
  Ability to work with individuals from various cultural backgrounds and communicate effectively.
• Adaptability:
  Ability to travel occasionally between different Cherry Health sites based on business needs.
• Confidentiality:
  Maintain agency and patient confidentiality at all times.

• Customer Service
• Collaboration
• Integrity
• Respect
• Professionalism
• Learning

• Required:
  • State of Michigan dental hygiene license.
  • Degree from an accredited dental hygiene school.

One year of experience working in a dental practice is preferred.

Equipment / Tools / Technology:

• Desktop or laptop computers.
• Networked copier, printer, facsimile.
• Microsoft Office applications (Mail, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Cavitron ultrasonic scaler.
• Autoclave sterilization equipment.
• Hand tools, X-ray equipment.

• Standing:
  More than ⅔ of the time.
• Sitting:
  Less than ⅓ of the time.
• Independently mobile (e.g., movement between floors):
  More than ⅔ of the time.
• Grasping (applying pressure to objects):
  More than ⅔ of the time.
• Finger Use (pinching, typing):
  More than ⅔ of the time.
• Reaching with arms above head or full extension:
  Less than ⅓ of the time.
• Stooping, crouching, or bending:
  Less than ⅓ of the time.
• Kneeling or crawling:
  Less than ⅓ of the time.
• Repetitive hand or body motions:
  More than ⅔ of the time.
• Vision (near vision for patient service):
  More than ⅔ of the time.
• Hearing:
  More than ⅔ of the time.
• Speaking:
  More than ⅔ of the time.
• Pushing or pulling:
  Less than ⅓ of the time.
• Sedentary work (lifting no more than 10 lbs):
  Less than ⅓ of the time.
• Light work (lifting up to 20 lbs):
  More than ⅓ of the time.
• Medium work (lifting up to 50 lbs):
  Less than ⅓ of the time.

Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.

Environmental Factors /

Working Conditions:

• Indoor office environment:
  More than ⅔ of the time.
• Outdoor weather conditions:
  Less than ⅓…