Dental Hygienist

Position Summary: It’s right in the title: You’re a “high genius”! You’re the peanut butter to our jelly. It’s your enthusiasm for education and providing that awesome, “so clean” feeling that gets people to “stick” to better oral hygiene habits. Once people find a hygienist they love, they’re yours for pretty much life. You’re like the best stylist-super hero combo ever: You rescue and promote people’s best accessory, their smile! Don’t don your loops and strain your neck muscles to “clock in, clock out” just anywhere. Fulfill your professional vocation at a place where you and your schedule are respected, appreciated and valued. We’ve got your back (and neck and shoulders) with quality instruments, proper sterilization and genuine team support.

Benefits & Rewards

• Health Insurance & In-House Dental Care Program
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• 401(k) Contributions
• Shift Differential
• Sign-On Bonus of $2,000.00 USD
• Flexible Scheduling; no weekends or holidays
• Incentives & Career Growth Opportunities

Position Specifics & Requirements

• Full-Time (32 hours/week), on-site in Iron Mountain
• Active, State of Michigan Registered Dental Hygienist License; CPR certification
• Local Anesthetic/Nitrous Oxide License preferred
• Adhere to strict OSHA safety and HIPAA confidentiality guidelines
• Work both independently and collaboratively with team members
• Maintain dependable and punctual attendance in accordance with schedule
• Handle multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently and effectively
• Adhere to all healthcare industry and operations’ best practices, adapting to new technologies and processes as developed
• Occasional travel may be required to participate in continued education seminars

Essential Position Responsibilities & Duties

• Relationship Builder: Interact with patients in a welcoming, soothing and professional manner; update and maintain patient records; offer items to increase patients’ comfort through treatment experience.
• Radiography Technician: Obtain patient x-rays and review for potential areas of concern to be addressed by doctor.
• Oral Health Expert: Select materials, equipment for hygiene visit by evaluating patient’s oral health; completes oral cancer screening and dental prophylaxis, cleaning deposits, stains from teeth and beneath gum margins, noting any areas of recession; apply fluoride varnish and other cavity-preventing agents; clean, polish removeable appliances; co-diagnose periodontal disease with doctor.
• Medical Emergency Back-Up: Support dentist in managing dental, medical emergencies through CPR certification, administration of emergency drugs and oxygen supply, emergency contact information.
• Sterilization Technician: Monitor treatment facilities for organization; clean treatment facilities post-procedure and prepare for next incoming patient; sharpen, sterilize instruments and equipment to standards.
• Communications: Respond to patient inquiries; provide education to patients with oral hygiene and plaque control instructions; follow-up with vendors for timely arrival of dental supplies ordered; assist Front Office with appropriate scheduling of patient treatment.
• Operations Assistant: Monitor, maintain and conserve supplies, inventory, equipment within treatment facilities; other responsibilities and duties as they are assigned.

Who We Are: Our office is “guest-centric”, committed to remarkable patient satisfaction. We live and work by a set of core values including having gratitude and vitality, being honest and positive, embodying stewardship and genuine compassion. Our team is full of gardeners, hikers, readers, bakers, artists, animal-lovers; we are family people, fun people, happy people. It’s not “just a job” to us. We fulfill our purpose every day by providing relief to those living in pain, fear or low self-confidence. “Smiles are what we are all about”; that’s both our passion and why do we do what we do every day.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

• Registered Dental Hygienist