Dental Hygienist-Westwood Dental
Our busy family dentistry practice in Monroe, MI is looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices in our community. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. We are looking for a hard-working employee to have a deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you. Come join our culture and team.
Please call our office at 734-242-8230 for more information about the position, or stop by and drop your resume off in person.
Competitive compensation based on productivity- hygienist paid at 32% of collections (based on services performed), IRA plan with matching after 2 years, uniforms provided and paid CE. Position would start ASAP.
Responsibilities
- Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
- Sterilize dental instruments properly
- Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
- Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
- Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
- Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
- Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
- Take X-rays or dental impressions
- Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
- Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
- Monitor supplies
Skills
- Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
- Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
- Outstanding communication skills
- A patient and friendly personality
- Attention to detail
- Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
- Diploma in Dental Hygiene
- Valid license to practice
Job Types: Full Time/Part-time
Pay: 32% of collections
Benefits:
- SIMPLE IRA matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee Discount
- Work/Life Balance
- Holiday Pay
- Personal Time Off
Supplemental pay types:
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
- Work authorization (Required)
- Associate (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
Work Location: In person
