Job Code:2026-SFHC-005 FLSA Status:Exempt Referral Bonus Eligible:Yes - $750 Weekly Hours:24 Hrs/Week Location:Sawyer Family Health Center
Summary: 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. The organization is anticipating to fill this position in early Spring 2023.
Job Qualifications:
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 BLS Certification, or ability to obtain upon hire
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
Previous experience under PA 161 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 ECW and Azara
Understanding of, or experience working at, an FQHC or integrated clinic that provides medical, dental, behavioral health, or other healthcare services.