Dental Hygienist

CENTER FOR FAMILY HEALTH • Jackson, MI

72d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Dental Hygienist at CFH, you'll do more than provide clinical care, you'll help improve oral health, build trust with patients, and support whole-person care across our community. This role is an important part of our dental team, combining preventive treatment, patient education, and compassionate care in an environment that values collaboration, communication, and purpose.

Requirements

• Licensed Dental Hygienist in the state of Michigan
• BLS certification required or ability to obtain
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Excellent customer service and computer skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong time management, prioritization, and confidentiality practices

Responsibilities

• Provide dental prophylaxis services, including, cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth
• Identify potential concerns during initial examination and communicate findings to the dentist
• Apply topical fluoride, medicants, antiseptic rinses, and sealants as prescribed or treatment planned
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, dental care, and healthy habits
• Prepare patients fox-rays and take, expose, develop, and mount x-ray films
• Assist with rooming emergency patients as needed
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain dental and x-ray equipment
• Administer local anesthesia
• Support a safe, compliant, and patient-centered care environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance + Voluntary Life Options
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match after one year
• Continuing Education Fund
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays + 1 Personal Holiday
• Perfect Attendance Bonus (eligible hourly staff)
• Discounted Jackson YMCA Membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed