Dental Hygienist - Partners in Dental Care

Dental Hygienist

We are seeking an energetic dynamo to join our amazing Dental Hygienist Team! 

About Partners in Dental Care

• Join a team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• Be a part of a hard-working, goal oriented team
• Monday - Thursday schedule
• Daily Pay Option!

What is DailyPay?
DailyPay is an optional benefit that allows you to get your pay any time before payday
and easily track how much you’re making. It’s an upgrade to your existing payroll system that allows you to access some of your pay faster than you’d otherwise be able to. DailyPay gives you the tools and resources to help you meet your financial goals.

Benefits:

• Medical, prescription drug and vision insurance
• Free dental services for yourself and your dependents minus lab fees
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan
• 6 paid holidays annually, 2 weeks paid vacation (after one year of employment)
• Continuing education provided and endless growth opportunities

More about the role:

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment.
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient's health history in order to provide quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Charting conditions of dental decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by the dentist.
• Applying fluorides and other cavity preventing agents to prevent dental decay.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare hygiene room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations.
• Partner with the providers and team to implement systems and maximize office workflow. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Current dental hygienist license in Michigan and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (where required)
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
• CPR Certification
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Experience

• New Grads are Encouraged to Apply!
• Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients’ dental health
• Clinical needs as required by office

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year

We’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion.  We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.