Dental Hygienist - School Based

Cherry Health • Grand Rapids, MI

50d • Onsite

About The Position

Cherry Health is seeking a Dental Hygienist to work in their School Based Health Centers. This position is responsible for performing all tasks of a dental hygienist within a preventative and maintenance dental program. The role operates under the PA-161 program, which allows for preventative treatment with minimal dentist oversight. The Dental Hygienist must adhere to organizational policies, procedures, code of ethics, and all licensing and accreditation standards, while representing the organization's mission in all actions and communications.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support/CPR training according to requirements of license and/or certification.
• Ability to perform routine dental laboratory and dental patient care tasks.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers, public and patients.
• Tact and similar qualities necessary in meeting and dealing effectively with others, in person and on the telephone.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Ability to identify and maintain agency and client confidential information.
• Ability to work with patients and staff of other cultures.
• May be required to translate.
• Creative thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to occasionally travel to any Cherry Health site and related locations.
• High school diploma/equivalent.
• State of MI license in Dental Hygiene.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience working in a dental practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and polish teeth, remove calculus deposits, and stains from teeth and beneath gums, applies topical fluoride treatments.
• Chart existing conditions in the mouth including possible areas of dental decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
• Apply pit and fissure sealants as approved by dentist.
• Expose and mount dental radiographs.
• Educate patients in proper oral hygiene techniques for plaque removal.
• Record information in the patient’s electronic record.
• Initiate on going patient recall system for maintenance of teeth.
• Utilize Nitrous and local anesthetic when directed by dentist.
• Organize, clean and sterilize dental tools.
• Test water lines for bacterial count.
• Sharpen instruments.
• Assist dentist as directed.
• Understand and adhere to compliance standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state and company regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family
• Generous Paid Time Off benefit – 4 weeks per year for full time
• Paid holidays - 8 full day paid holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match - $ for $ match up to 5%
• MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
• Pet Insurance!
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED