Registered Dental Hygienist

Smile Programs • Detroit, MI

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Michigan Dental Outreach, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to provide dental care to underserved children at schools in Detroit, Michigan, and surrounding areas. The role offers a school-day schedule, typically about 6–7 hours between approximately 8:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M., with evenings, weekends, and summers off. The position involves daily travel to school sites and working with children as part of a small team. Full-time and part-time positions are available.

The hygienist supports patient oral health management, conducts assessments, delivers preventive dental services and education, assists the dentist as directed, and documents care. The program uses portable dental equipment and digital radiography to provide care onsite at schools.

Requirements

• Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist in the state of Michigan.
• At least 1 year of working experience as a Dental Hygienist.
• Working experience with sealants and polishing.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• CPR certification card.
• Digital X-ray imaging experience.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to schools in neighboring counties.
• Organized and reliable, with the ability to multitask.
• Works well with children.
• Able to work as part of a small team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with oral health management of all patients.
• Verify each patient's identity using their name and date of birth before treatment.
• Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information.
• Obtain an oral health assessment for 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 according to known oral health care practices, such as tooth brushing and flossing.
• Document provided dental services on the patient's chart.
• Travel daily to and from school sites.
• Be a team player at all times.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefit package.
• Evenings, weekends, and summers off.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

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