Registered Dental Hygienist

Smile Programs • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Dentistry with a work-life balance Make a difference while doing what you love If you’re looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let’s talk. Michigan Dental Outreach, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in Detroit, MI and surrounding areas for 1 day a week on Fridays ONLY to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school. Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field. Sound interesting? Call or text Venice at 855-957-4375 or email [email protected] (If texting/emailing, please include your name, contact information and the location of this position.)

Requirements

• Licensed RDH in the state of Michigan
• Working experience with Sealants and Polishing
• Organized. Reliable. Ability to multi-task.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications
• CPR certification card
• Min. of 1 year working experience as a Dental Hygienist
• Digital X-ray Imaging experience
• Must have Valid driver license and a willingness to travel to schools in neighboring counties
• Works well with children
• Team player and able to work on a small team

Responsibilities

• Assist with oral health management of all patients
• Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment
• Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information
• Obtain oral health assessment of each patient
• Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards
• Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist
• Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g. tooth brushing, flossing)
• Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart
• Daily travel to and from school sites
• Be a team player at all times

Benefits

• Evenings, weekends and summers off!
• Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
• Benefit package (health, dental, vision)
• Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
• Full and part time positions
• Competitive compensation
• State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
• Latest technology & digital radiography

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees