Licensed Dental Hygienist - FT/PT - Kentwood Michigan

Company: Partners in Dental Care
Location: Kentwood, Michigan
Posted On: 05/17/2024

Dental Hygienist -Large dental practice is seeking an energetic dynamo to join our amazing Dental Hygienist Team! - -About Partners in Dental Care

• Join a team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• Be a part of a hard-working, goal oriented team
• Monday - Thursday schedule -Benefits:
  • Medical, prescription drug and vision insurance
  • Free dental services for yourself and your dependents minus lab fees
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(K) retirement plan
  • 6 paid holidays annually, 2 weeks paid vacation (after one year of employment)
  • Continuing education provided and endless growth opportunities -More about the role:
    • Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment.
    • Conduct a thorough review of the patient's health history in order to provide quality care.
    • Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
    • Charting conditions of dental decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by the dentist.
    • Applying fluorides and other cavity preventing agents to prevent dental decay.
    • Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
    • Prepare hygiene room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations.
    • Partner with the providers and team to implement systems and maximize office workflow. - - -Minimum Qualifications -
      • Current dental hygienist license in Michigan -and an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene (where required)
      • Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
      • CPR Certification
      • Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment.
      • Excellent communication and organizational skills. -Preferred Experience
        • New Grads are Encouraged to Apply!
        • Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems
        • Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients' dental health
        • Clinical needs as required by office -Physical Requirements
          • Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
          • Prolonged periods sitting and standing
          • Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
          • Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person)---periodically throughout the year -We're committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. - We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment. - More...

                

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