What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Family Health Care?
Location: White Cloud, MI
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Benefits: Full Benefits Package includes Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401(k), PTO
Employment Type: 100%
Description:
- Performs prophylaxis on patients, oral x-rays, sealants and take impressions.
- Provides and conducts oral hygiene instruction and education according to patient needs.
- May conduct community education and topical fluoride programs.
- May phone patients to give information and assist other assigned dental functions including office and billing.
- May supervise others.
- Participates in Quality Assurance and in-service training.
- Changes solutions in x-ray developer and keeps machine maintained as well as the operatory and equipment.
- May maintain a sterile area, help set up trays.
- May prepare new patient exams and emergency exams, patients.
- May perform S/RP on periodontally involved patients.
- Record full mouth probing depths and PSR scores.
Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of oral hygiene principals and practices
- Good knowledge of dentistry
- Skill in the use of instruments
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to give dental education to the public
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current license to practice in Michigan
- Graduation from an accredited school
Family Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $30