Dental Hygienist Job at A-Line Staffing Solutions in Kalamazoo

A-Line Staffing is now hiring a Dental Hygienist in Kalamazoo, MI. The Dental Hygienist would be working for a Fortune 500 company and has career growth potential. This would be full time / 40+ hours per week.

If you are interested in this Dental Hygienist position, please contact Mackenzie Rose at mrose@alinestaffing.com or (586) 710-7966 .

Dental Hygienist Compensation

• The pay for this position is $42-$46 per hour based on experience.
• Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment
• A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates

Dental Hygienist Highlights

• The required availability for this position is varied.
• Shift Notes: Five 8hr days typical - MAY be able to accommodate Four 10's 40 hour guarantee
• Weekend Requirements: May be working Saturdays.
• On Call Requirements: None

Dental Hygienist Responsibilities

• Work with administrative staff/front desk staff to schedule hygiene patients with efficiency.
• Accurately chart each patients periodontal health.
• Counsel patients on oral health, including the role of nutrition.
• Check on patient comfort during treatment and help allay patient anxiety.
• Apply cavity-preventative agents, such as fluorides and sealants.
• Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis to patients.
• Accurately and appropriately record provided treatment.
• Take radiographs for patients as prescribed by dentist.
• Administer local anesthetics, if allowed by dental practice act.
• Perform scaling, root planning and selective polishing or patients as appropriate.
• Review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary.
• Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures.
• Counsel patients in Tobacco Cessation.
• Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with office policies and procedures and all applicable legal requirements, such as the HIPAA privacy and security regulations.

Dental Hygienist Requirements

• Attendance is mandatory for the first 90 days
• Minimum 2 years current experience required
• Michigan Dental Hygiene license required
• Associate degree in Dental Hygiene required
• Experience with Cavitron Required
• Dentrix EMR Experience required
• BLS (AHA)

Dental Hygienist Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish language proficiency strongly preferred
• Previous Travel - Highly Preferred

If you think this Dental Hygienist position is a good fit for you, please reach out to me - feel free to call, e-mail, or apply to this posting!

Mackenzie Rose Recruiting Assistant

mrose@alinestaffing.com or (586) 710-7966 .