Dental Hygienist

The Dental Hygienist performs assessments of oral health to recognize health and disease. Assists patients to maintain a healthy mouth in collaboration with the dental team and within scope of license and privileges granted and as directed by the dentist.

Benefits Package includes: UGLFHC employees have holidays and weekends off, as well as day shift scheduling only. Full benefits package, including: ZERO cost to employee for Health, RX, Dental & Vision (single coverage, BCBS Blue for full-time employees), Medical Opt Out $200/month payment, Paid Time Off, Group Life and AD&D (paid by employer), Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability (paid by employer), Flexible Spending Accounts for health & dependent care expenses, Retirement Plan with 3% employer contribution (after eligibility requirements met), Employee Assistance Program, AFLAC, Pet Insurance Plans (at discounted rates), bereavement and jury duty.

Education, Training, Licensing and Credentialing

Required:

- Graduate of a Dental Hygienist degree program
- Current unrestricted State of Michigan license as a Registered Dental Hygienist
- Current basic life support (BLS) certification, or willingness and ability to obtain

Preferred:

- Additional education or training in business, management, healthcare administration, or related field
- Education or training or language proficiency in another language besides English, a plus

Experience and Skills

Required:

- Experience using computers and possess effective typing skills
- Possess functional abilities using Microsoft Outlook or similar program used for office email communication
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

Preferred:

- Two or more years of work experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist
- Prior experience under PA161 providing outreach services and programs under general supervision
- Certification in delivery of local anesthetic
- Prior experience and strong comfort level using a dental electronic health or dental record
- Experience using eClinical Works (eCW) and Azara
- Understanding of, or experience working at, an FQHC or integrated clinic that provides medical, dental, behavioral health, or other healthcare services
- Functional abilities using Microsoft Office Suite

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