Dental Hygienist

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This a part time (35 hours/week), benefit eligible opportunity for a Registered Dental Hygienist with our School Linked Dental program. The schedule will be Monday - Friday during the school year and the role travels to different schools.

Responsible for performing all tasks as a dental hygienist in a preventative and maintenance dental program.  Registered Dental Hygienists work under the PA-161 program. The PA 161 program is a Public Dental Prevention Program that allows for preventative treatment with minimal dentist oversight.

Must adhere to the organizational Policies, Procedures, Code of Ethics, and all licensing and accreditation standards of the position.  Must represent the organization’s Mission in all actions and communications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean and polish teeth, remove calculus deposits, and stains from teeth and beneath gums, applies topical fluoride treatments.
• Chart existing conditions in the mouth including possible areas of dental decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
• Apply pit and fissure sealants as approved by dentist.
• Expose and mount dental radiographs
• Educate patients in proper oral hygiene techniques for plaque removal.
• Record information in the patient’s electronic record.
• Initiate on going patient recall system for maintenance of teeth.
• Utilize Nitrous and local anesthetic when directed by dentist.
• Organize, clean and sterilize dental tools.
• Test water lines for bacterial count.
• Sharpen instruments.
• Assist dentist as directed.
• Understand and adhere to compliance standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state and company regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

• Basic Life Support/CPR training according to requirements of license and/or certification.
• Ability to perform routine dental laboratory and dental patient care tasks.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers, public and patients.
• Tact and similar qualities necessary in meeting and dealing effectively with others, in person and on the telephone.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Ability to identify and maintain agency and client confidential information.
• Ability to work with patients and staff of other cultures.
• May be required to translate.
• Creative thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to occasionally travel to any Cherry Health site and related locations.

KEY VALUES:

• Customer Service
• Collaboration
• Integrity
• Respect
• Professionalism
• Learning

EDUCATION / LICENSES / CERTIFICATES:

High school diploma/equivalent. State of MI license in Dental Hygiene.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• One year experience working in a dental practice preferred.

EQUIPMENT / TOOLS / TECHNOLOGY: 

• Desktop or Laptop computer 
• Networked copier/printer/facsimile 
• Microsoft Apps (Mail, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc...) 
• Cavitron
• Autoclave
• Hand tools involving manipulation 
• Xray equipment  

CLIENT POPULATION SERVED:

May serve all patient populations.

Who we are:

Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, residential re-entry services, school-based health centers and more.

Our Mission: 

Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.

Our Vision: 

Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated, coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being.

Our Values:

• Collaboration – Support the Cherry Health mission by encouraging teamwork to accomplish organizational goals.
• Customer Service – Serve internal and external customers in a welcoming manner with compassionate care.
• Innovation – Embrace creativity to improve patient care and workplace efficiency while remaining curious and open to learning.
• Integrity – Uphold the highest ethical standards by being honest and trustworthy.
• Professionalism – Create a positive work environment where we care accountable for our decision, our action and the results.

Benefits:

Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings dependent on employment status.  Check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below!

• Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family
• Generous Paid Time Off benefit – 4 weeks per year for full time
• Paid holidays - 8 full day paid holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match - $ for $ match up to 5% 
• MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
• Pet Insurance!
• Employee Assistance Program  

Our policy is to offer all employees and applicants for employment equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other protected category.