Dental Hygienist

Location: Cadillac, MI

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: 40%/16 Hours per week

Description

• Performs prophylaxis on patients, oral x-rays, sealants and take impressions.

• Provides and conducts oral hygiene instruction and education according to patient needs.

• May conduct community education and topical fluoride programs.

• May phone patients to give information and assist other assigned dental functions including office and billing.

• May supervise others.

• Participates in Quality Assurance and in-service training.

• Changes solutions in x-ray developer and keeps machine maintained as well as the operatory and equipment.

• May maintain a sterile area, help set up trays.

• May prepare new patient exams and emergency exams, patients.

• May perform S/RP on periodontally involved patients.

• Record full mouth probing depths and PSR scores.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of oral hygiene principals and practices
• Good knowledge of dentistry
• Skill in the use of instruments
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to give dental education to the public

Minimum Qualifications

• Current license to practice in Michigan
• Graduation from an accredited school

Family Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.