What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist (PT) position at University of Detroit Mercy?
Description
Job ID
PN9993-0626-1785
Position Classification
PN - PT Regular Non-Benefits Staff
Position Summary
Cleaning patients’ teeth and evaluating their oral hygiene.
Educating patients about oral hygiene.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
These duties go together and makeup about 80% of a workday
- Removing plaque and calculus.
- Polishing patients’ teeth.
- lntraoral/extraoral screening.
- Periodontal charting.
- Taking, expose and mount radiographs.
- Teaching appropriate brushing and flossing.
- Administering local anesthesia.
- Disinfecting operatories.
- Checking stock, ordering supplies and restocking.
- Applying sealants.
- Cleaning and polishing patients teeth and perform lntraoral/extraoral screening.
- Operatory set up and breakdown following proper infection control procedures.
- Periodontal charting and documenting as necessary using the electronic health record.
- Expose, process and mount digital radiographs.
- Reviewing and updating patients health history.
- Take preliminary impressions and pour models.
- Ensure that all materials and supplies are readily available and stocked at all times.
- Maintain order lists for instruments, materials, supplies regularly.
- Assist with front desk responsibilities as needed. lncludes, but not limited to, making appointments, answering multi-line telephone, and patient check-out.
- Educate patients, maintaining proper records and other patient related duties.
- Maintain operatory and clinic cleanliness, this includes dusting and light housekeeping.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Education – A two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school.
Physical Requirements
Job requires repetitively lifting light weight objects where frequent bending or stooping alternates with lighter activities.
Work Environment
Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office.
Licenses/Certifications
Dental Hygiene license, Local anesthesia license, radiology certificate, BLS certificate
Salary/Pay Information
Commensurate with experience
Anticipated Schedule
Days and times may vary, but never more than 29 hours per week.
Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.
