What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Honor Community Health?
Full Registered Dental Hygienist Job Description (click to view)
Honor Community Health is a 501c3 Federally Qualified Health Center co-located within 20 locations. Our mission is to provide for the health and wellness needs of the underserved of Oakland County through the provision of comprehensive, integrated primary, behavioral health, and dental care. We serve all populations regardless of their ability to pay. Our team is passionate about serving the people of Oakland County.
IMPORTANT: All applications MUST be completed in its entirety to be considered.
*NOTE: COVID -19 Vaccinations are recommended
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Director, Dental Services, the full time, non-exempt Registered Dental Hygienist is an essential member of a high performing dental team providing the Director, Dental Services and dentist support in the care and treatment of adult and pediatric patients. The Registered Dental Hygienist will provide direct provision of oral hygiene and appropriate preventive services to patients of the dental center. The Registered Dental Hygienist will also be responsible for providing appropriate oral health education to dental patients. In addition, the Registered Dental Hygienist performs intra-oral and panoramic x-rays of patients. Works collaboratively with the team to create and maintain a culture of excellence and dedication to providing compassionate and high-quality dental care to all.
What are we looking for?
- Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene.
- Unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist in the State of Michigan.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification must be maintained.
- 1 years in a registered dental hygienist position.
- Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide certification preferred.
- Strong computer skills utilizing:
- Electronic Dental Record (NextGen preferred)
- Microsoft Office
- Must be able to communicate effectively.
- A compassionate and positive attitude
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Create an excellent patient experience with a patient focused mindset
What do we Offer?
- Competitive Wages
- 401k with company match
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 4-6 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full-Time Employees
- Paid Time off for Part-Time Employees
- Paid Floating Day and Holidays
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Parental Leave
- LifeMart Discount Program for all employees
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) Allowance for Clinicians
- Free Malpractice Insurance
- License Reimbursement
- Free Enhanced Employee Assistance Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness to all Full-Time Employees
- National Health Service Corp (NHSC) for licensed health care providers and offers up to $50,000 toward student loans
Why work for Honor?
- Honor is a patient directed and community driven Federally Qualified Health Center.
- We ensure that patients come first by providing enabling services to assist patients with specific barriers to care such as transportation, translation, food security, and other social services.
- Our staff is passionate about providing all members of the community with access to quality health care regardless of their situation.
Please note the selected candidate will be required to submit to a criminal record check and reference check.
Honor Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.
Salary : $50,000