Dental Hygienist - Wyoming Community HC

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Overview of Position :

The Registered Dental Hygienist is responsible for performing all tasks associated with a dental hygiene role within a preventive and maintenance dental program. Working under the PA-161 Public Dental Prevention Program, the hygienist provides preventive care with minimal dentist oversight. This position requires adherence to organizational policies, ethical standards, and licensing requirements, while upholding the organization's mission in all actions and communications.

Schedule is typically Monday - Friday between 8am and 5pm. Travel to other Cherry Health sites may be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Perform Dental Hygiene Procedures :

Clean and polish teeth, remove calculus deposits, and stains from teeth and beneath gums.

Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, plaque removal, and preventive care.

Administer nitrous oxide and local anesthesia when directed by a dentist.

Adhere to compliance standards as specified in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

Key Values :

Education / Licenses / Certificates :

State of Michigan dental hygiene license.

Experience :

One year of experience working in a dental practice is preferred.

Equipment / Tools / Technology :

Physical Requirements :

Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.

Environmental Factors / Working Conditions :

Other Requirements of the Position :

Supervision and Reporting :

Client Population Served :

The Registered Dental Hygienist may serve all patient populations, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Accommodations :

The essential functions of this position must be able to be accomplished with or without accommodations.

Who we are :

Cherry Health, Michigan's largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual's insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, residential re-entry services, school-based health centers and more.

Our Mission :

Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.

Our Vision :

Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated, coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being.

Our Values :

Benefits :

Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings dependent on employment status. Check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below!

Our policy is to offer all employees and applicants for employment equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other protected category.