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Dental Hygienist III

Family Health Care
Full-time
On-site
Grant, Michigan, United States

Location: Grant, MI

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Benefits: Full Benefits Package includes Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401(k), PTO

Employment Type: Full-Time

Site: Grant


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.