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 patient’s 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.