Dental Hygienist

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!!!

We currently have an open position for a Dental Hygienist. This is an hourly, non-exempt full-time position.

The Center for Family Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Jackson, Michigan. We are a multi-specialty clinic with practitioners specializing in the areas of Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Ob/Gyn. Our agency has expanded greatly over the years and now has our medical, dental, pharmacy and support services as well as four school-based health centers in the Jackson area. For more information on the Center for Family Health go to www.centerforfamilyhealth.org.

"Opening the door to healthcare for all."

Center for Family Health Benefit Package:

· Paid Time Off

· Up to 9 Paid Holidays per year

· 8 hours of Personal Holiday per year

· Employer Paid Short-Term Disability

· Tax Sheltered 403B Retirement Plan with Company Match up to 3%.

· Paid Bereavement & Jury-Duty Leave

· Continuing Education Funds per year

· Access to our Employee Assistance Program for employee and all household members

· Discounted rates from local partnerships (YMCA, RX Optical, Scrub/Apparel Sale Vendor Etc.)

*Benefits are based on FTE

In addition, employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week are eligible for these benefits as well:

· 7 different BCBS/BCN Medical Insurance plans to choose from

· Delta Dental Insurance

· VSP Vision Insurance

· Flexible Spending Account

· Health Savings Account

· Employer Paid Life Insurance

· Voluntary Employee Supplemental Life Insurance

· Voluntary Life Insurance for Spouse and Children

· Long-Term Disability

Position Summary:

The Dental Hygienist is responsible for providing high quality dental care and oral health education to CFH patients.

The Dental Hygienist is expected to work in a team-based environment where the approach is a whole person care approach that engages the patient in their health care and requires all team members to be effective and supportive communicators. A high degree of integration and collaboration is required to meet the varying and changing needs of our patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs dental prophylaxis services through initial examination of teeth, identifying problems for dentists. Cleans, scales and polishes.
• Applies topical fluoride and any prescribed topical medicants, antiseptic sprays or rinses.
• Places sealants when treatment planned by a dentist.
• Assists in rooming emergency patients.
• Educates patients on dental hygiene and care issues.
• Prepares patients for x-rays, takes x-rays and exposes, develops and mounts x-ray films.
• Assists in maintenance of office and equipment by cleaning and disinfecting equipment.
• Cleans and maintains x-ray equipment.
• Administers local anesthesia.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work practices and instructions.

Education/Training/Experience:

• Must be a licensed Dental Hygienist in the state of Michigan.
• Must have BLS certification or the ability to attain one.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrates understanding and appreciation for the diversity of CFH patients and CFH employees.
• Stress management.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality regarding patient information.

Center for Family Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.