Dental Hygienist

Location: Cadillac, MI

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: 40%/16 Hours per week

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.