Dental HygienistRidgeway DentalSt Clair Shores, MI 48080 Our office is excited to add a Hygienist to our team! The position is 2 to 4 days a week, and 1st Friday of the Month from October to March. Our doctors have served the community for over 30 years. We have an amazing patient base, fun, and pleasant office environment. If you are a team player with an out going personality and are passionate about helping others, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities
• Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
• Sterilize dental instruments properly
• Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
• Identify conditions like caries, gingivitis, periodontal disease
• Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
• Sealants
• Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
• Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
• Take X-rays
• Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including periodontal disease andamp; oral cancer)
• Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
• Monitor supplies
Skills
• Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
• Dentrix experience is a must
• Digital X-Rays (Dexis)
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
• Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
• Outstanding communication skills
• A patient and friendly personality
• Attention to detail
• Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
• Diploma in Dental Hygiene; Master’s is a plus
• Valid license to practice negotiable
Wage: $30.00 - $40.00 Per Hour
Benefits: Employee discount and Paid time off
Schedule: No weekends;
Monday 7:30am-3:00pm
Tuesday 9:30am-7:00pm
Wednesday 9:30am-7:00pm
Thursday 7:30am-3:00pm
1st Friday of the Month from October-March 8:30-2:00pm