Job Description
We are looking to add to our Hygiene team in our well established, state of the art private practice. Our beautiful facility is equipped with the latest technology in all aspects of patient care including WIRELESS digital sensors, digital Caviton's in each hyg room, voice activated perio charting, releaf patient isolation system, and 2 Iteros.
We are looking for a candidate that is friendly, efficient, goal oriented but above all, patient centric. Patient education and patient needs must be priority.
The days we are looking to fill include these hours:
M- 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
T- 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
W- 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
TH- 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
F- 6:30 AM - 1:00 PM
S- 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM **1st Sat of the Month from October to May only. Rotated with the other RDH's.
Our vision is to provide the best comprehensive dental care in Michigan with Excellence, Efficiency and Enthusiasm. Our core values consist of Personal Growth, Integrity, Respect, Open Communication, FUN and Balance, which were chosen by our amazing staff!
We offer a competitive wage, daily, monthly and yearly bonuses, QSERA Plan to help cover cost of medical premiums, a 401K employer match, clinical scrub allowance, accrued paid time off, paid holidays and birthday bonus.
Part Time or Full Time available. Temp only options available. Afternoon only options are available.
Must have current RDH license to be considered.
This highly motivated and positive individual assists in the prevention and treatment of oral disease, focusing on periodontal health by monitoring oral hygiene practices and assisting the patient to develop a home care plan to maintain their oral health. Hygienists also can give specific advice on prevention, nutrition, use of fluoride and
smoking cessation.
KEY TASKS:
The requirements listed below are representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Set up and prepare before the start of each session. A Hyg assistant is on site to assist our hyg staff as needed but is not guaranteed for all shifts that our RDH's may work.
- Provide dental health education about tooth care and diet
- Remove plaque and calculus by scaling and polishing teeth
- Take impressions and/or dental radiographs of teeth as required
- Apply prophylactic/antibacterial materials, fissure sealants and topical fluorides to help prevent tooth decay
- Carry out screening and monitoring procedures
- Treat and help prevent gingivitis and periodontitis
- Ensure that sterile conditions are maintained
- Clean and sterilize all equipment and working surfaces to the required standards at the end of each session
- Use a range of different dental instruments
- Maintain patient dental records; update all medical records as necessary
- Take all reasonable methods to ensure patient comfort
- Report equipment failures or breakages to the principle or practice manager, so that action may be taken to remedy any defects
- Follow Health & Safety guidelines in all aspects including when taking x-rays, handling mercury, disposing of sharp and clinical waste, resuscitation, emergency procedures and fire drill
- Maintain skills by actively following a program of Continuing Education outlined by the MDA and Michigan State Board of Dentistry
- Offer advice and encouragement to patients
- Follow all practice policies and procedures
- Obey all dental ethical guidelines including all rules on confidentiality and Data Protection
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A two-year Diploma in Dental Hygiene or three-year Oral Health Science Degree.
- Experience using computers and MS Office. Dentrix Experience is a plus.
- Must be a people person with a great attitude and attention to detail.
- Registered Hygienist
Hoffman Dental Care offers employment opportunities that promote professional, personal, and financial growth. We work extremely hard to provide our employees with continuous professional development and a supportive work environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $32.00 - $48.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
COVID-19 considerations:
All customers are required to wear a mask, common surfaces are sanitized regularly, proper PPE provided to staff in accordance to CDC guidelines, each room has systems available to reduce aerosol spray.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Macomb, MI 48044: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Hygiene License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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