What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Hygiene Expert position at Tru Family Dental?
We are seeking a skilled dental hygienist to join our team at Tru Family Dental. As a vital member of our patient care team, you will have the opportunity to deliver exceptional care and support our clinical providers.
Our Commitment to You
We are dedicated to creating a positive work environment that fosters growth, development, and work-life balance. Our commitment to our employees is reflected in our competitive benefits package, which includes health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO (paid time off).
- Opportunities for continuing education to enhance your clinical skills and develop your full potential
- Access to a network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities
- Unparalleled business support and high-quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care
- The opportunity to join a secure company with over 20 years of industry-leading experience, offering a stable career with unlimited growth potential
About Our Practice
Tru Family Dental is a unique dental practice supported by Heartland Dental, tailored to the community and patients we serve. With a practice manager, a highly trained team on site, and access to a vast network of experts across the nation, you will be connected to all the resources and support of Heartland Dental.
Join a 6-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community. We value diversity and inclusion, and provide equal opportunities in employment for all employees and applicants.
Requirements
- A current dental hygienist license in Michigan and an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene (where required)
- An excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening, and medical history documentation
- CPR Certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 1 year of clinical experience
- Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays, and electronic medical record systems
- A desire to continue learning and growing clinical skills to meet the needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients' dental health
Physical Requirements
- The ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
- Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
- The ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
- Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year
- A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided.
