What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at FAMILY HEALTH CARE CENTER OF KALAMAZOO?
Why You Will Love Us:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Dental Hygienist to provide preventive oral health education and dental hygiene services to our patients. As part of our commitment to being a patient centered dental home, you will have the opportunity to deliver a full range of dental services all in one convenient location, ensuring comprehensive care for all our patients. In this position you may be eligible to participate in a Loan Repayment Program to help eliminate student debt and jumpstart your career!
We value our employees and are committed to supporting them throughout their entire career journey. By offering a positive work environment, ongoing professional development, and opportunities for growth, we strive to ensure that you feel supported, respected, and empowered to deliver the best possible care.
Who We Are: As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide high-quality, accessible healthcare services to all individuals, regardless of their background or ability to pay. We strive to create an integrated healthcare system that meets the medical, dental, and psychosocial needs of underserved individuals, families, and children in Kalamazoo.
We are committed to offering comprehensive healthcare services all under one roof, making it easier for our patients to access everything they need for their health in a single, convenient location.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Accurately chart and document patients’ periodontal health
- Apply cavity-preventative agents such as fluoride and sealants
- Perform thorough, gentle prophylaxis for patients
- Accurately document all treatments performed
- Take radiographs as prescribed by the dentist
- Perform scaling, root planning, and selective polishing as needed
Benefits:
- Excellent, cost-effective health insurance
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- Company-paid life and Disability Insurance
- Pre-tax 403(b) Retirement Plan (with discretionary employer contributions based on Financial Performance)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Eight paid holidays
Experience/Qualifications:
- Must have an active RDH license to practice in Michigan.
- Spanish language skills are highly desirable.
- No experience necessary.