What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at GA_SJHS Saint Joseph's Mercy Care Services, Inc.?
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position Purpose: Join Mercy Care Atlanta as a dedicated Dental Hygienist, where you will play a crucial role in delivering compassionate care to our patients. Under the guidance of a licensed provider, you will help preserve dental health, prevent disease, and improve the well-being of individuals from diverse backgrounds. What You Will Do: Conduct oral examinations and perform dental prophylaxis Provide patient education on dental hygiene, especially for those with chronic illnesses Assist in community outreach, including health fairs and events (3-4 times per year) Care for patients of various age groups, including adults, geriatrics, and occasionally infants, children, and adolescents Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene Active licensure by the Georgia Board of Dentistry as a Registered Dental Hygienist At least two years of experience in dental hygiene Strong knowledge of dental procedures, equipment, and terminology Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team setting Position Highlights and Benefits: Day-1 Benefits (Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans). Opportunity to get paid daily – through DailyPay Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans. Ministry/Facility Information: Mercy Care Atlanta, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and comprised of 300 plus colleagues, is a healthcare organization that provides a range of health services to underserved and vulnerable populations in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.