Registered Dental Hygienist

NHSC-approved site (clinicians here can apply for NHSC Loan Repayment) · dental HPSA score 25 · Federally Qualified Health Center

Under the direction of the Dental Director, this position is responsible for performing a full range of dental hygienist's duties, protocols and procedures.

• This position provides preventive, therapeutic and intraoral services; including, but not limited to, performing hygiene duties such as examining teeth and other oral structures, cleaning teeth.

• Promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, scaling, root planning as needed, providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies.

• Charting conditions of decay and disease.

• Applying sealants, topical fluoride; and performs radiological procedures without the direct supervision of a Dentist.

• Assist in the training of Dental Assistants and other office staff; and development and promotion of opportunities and strategies to build the practice including development of the budget for the Hygienist practice.

• Assist with development and implementation of policies and procedures.

• Support a healthy and safe work environment for all employees.

• Maintain facilities and equipment cleanliness and safety and report and /or correct hazard, when necessary, in compliance with all state and federal regulations, including OSHA.

• Ensure compliance with policies and protocols of the organization as well as State, Federal and other regulatory.

• Participate in Performance Management process.

• Provide and practice Customer Service Excellence Standards, Service Steps, and Principles are practiced daily with internal and external customers to the organization.

• Provide and support an environment that fosters diversity and recognizes the contribution of all individuals.

• Acts as a patient advocate and liaison between the patient/family and community service agencies (i.e,. schools, Department of Human Services, Health Care of Homeless, hospitals, support groups).

• Ensures that The Wellness Plan Medical Centers is in compliance with privacy and security regulatory requirements of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).

• Ensure compliance with The Wellness Plan Medical Centers' Affirmative Action Program.

• Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited college or university.

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene Program.

• Must have a valid State of Michigan Registered Dental Hygienist License.

• Current CPR and radiation safety certification.

• 5-years' experience with direct patient services, dental hygiene therapy, and knowledge of dental practices, procedures and terminology.

• Knowledge of principle, practice and current developments of Dental Hygiene.

• Experience and proper knowledge of maintaining dental devices and use of equipment.

• Effectively communicating verbally with diverse populations.

• Provide excellent customer service and manage demanding customers and patient situations.

• Flexible, sense of urgency, able to prioritize, organize, problem solve and work independently with minimal guidance.

• Analytical and critical thinker, maintain confidentiality and professional behavior at all times.

• Working knowledge of computers, office management practices and computer applications principles utilized in a dental practice.

• Strong organization and planning skills; detail oriented.

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills; work well with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification to administer local anesthesia is preferred.

• Experience as a dental assistant.

• Experience working in an FQHC