What are the responsibilities and job description for the FP/AEGD Dental Hygienist position at University of Detroit Mercy?
Description
Job ID
AH9978-0626-1817
Position Classification
FT Administrative Hourly
Position Summary
Cleaning patients’ teeth and evaluating their oral hygiene. Educating patients about oral hygiene
Assure all needs are met relating to the provision of patient care in the hygiene clinic. Provide patients with quality care and treatment in a manner that is comfortable for the patient. Manage equipment and inventory.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following combined make up 80% of a typical workday
- Removing plaque and calculus.
- Polish patients’ teeth.
- Intra-extraoral screening.
- Peridontal charting.
- Taking, exposing and mounting radiographs.
- Reviewing and updating patient health history.
Other:
- Teaching appropriate brushing and flossing.
- Administering local anesthesia.
- Disinfecting operatories.
- Checking stock, ordering supplies, and restocking.
- Applying sealants.
And anything else required or asked.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Education – A two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school or 18 months to four years of work experience in a related field.
- Experience – Up to six months (Equivalent combination of education and employment)
Preferred Qualifications
Competent computer skills using a PC and EHR.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Current knowledge of dental terminology, dental instruments and materials
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.
- State of Michigan Radiology Certification or comparable.
- BLS Certificate.
- Glucometer trained, a plus.
Salary/Pay Information
Commensurate with experience
Anticipated Schedule
Monday to Friday – 8.00 AM to 5.00 PM
Employee Benefits
At the University of Detroit Mercy, we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following benefits:
• Medical -
o Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network
•Dental -
o UDM’s School of Dentistry FREE to you and your dependents
o Option to purchase additional dental plan through UNUM
•Vision –
o Under United Healthcare, you are able to get one exam every 24 months
o Under Heritage Vision, an eye exam and lenses (not Frame) are provided every 12 months
(Plans are available to employees to purchase as an option)
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts offered
• Employee Assistance Program -
o Provided to everyone in your household
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life and AD&D
o 1x base salary up to $100,000
• Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance
• Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children.
• Retirement Plan -
o UDM provides matches up to 8%
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.
Salary : $100,000
