The Dental Hygienist works with the diagnosis of the Dentist, treating diseases of the mouth such as gum disease, and working to prevent tooth decay by providing care to the Community, guests and staff. Hours of service will be flexible.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
We will trust you with:
(Job Responsibilities)
- Performs all aspects of dental hygiene within license boundaries and assist the dentist with any further treatment needed.
- Performs all procedures in accordance with OSHA Standards
- Establishes patients of record for treatment at MTM Dental Clinic
- Creates patient treatment plans in collaboration with the attending dentist and perform patient exams and x-rays as needed
- Responsible for discharging patient following treatment and evaluation
- Provides accurate and thorough documentation of patient treatment using Eaglesoft computer programming.
- Communicates clear and precise orders for treatment and follow-up care to MTM dental clinic staff
- Ability to collaborate with the educational experience of students participating in area Dental and Hygiene programs.
Bring your strengths:
(Job Requirements)
- Current Dental Hygienist License in the State of Michigan
- OSHA and HIPPA compliant
- Current CPR Certification, Preferable
- Dental Assistant Certification, Desirable
Working Conditions:
- Regular standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling
- Understand, speak, read, and write fluent English
- Ability to communicate verbally and to accurately hear, with hearing correction
- Ability to see 20/20, with vision correction
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, and up to 35 pounds regularly
- Able to use fine motor hand functions
- Occasionally exposed to varying temperatures from below 32 degrees to above 80 degrees
Please apply directly online at: https://www.meltrotter.org/givehelp/careers/dental-hygienist