Dental Hygienist Job at Thunder Bay Community Health Service in Hillman

Overview

Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc. is looking to add a full-time, part-time, or contingent dental hygienist to our team in Atlanta and Onaway.

Summary

Performs oral evaluations, dental prophylaxis and other duties related to preservation of dental health and prevention of dental disease.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oral Evaluation and Prophylaxis – 50%
• Evaluates patient’s mouth, performs and records vital signs, head and neck inspection and notifies Dentist of suspicion of periodontal disease, decay, urgent dental needs or abnormal findings.
• Performs oral prophylaxis including scaling, root planing and polishing to remove tooth stains, plaque and calculus.
• Applies fluoride and sealants as prescribed by the Dentist and/or policy and procedure.
• Removes periodontal, surgical packs and sutures.
• Instructs patients in oral hygiene and records treatment information in patient records.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent in dental hygiene; six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current, valid State of Michigan dental hygienist license. BLS Required at hire.

Physical Demands

Medium

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification

• Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location

In person