Dental Hygienist - Hastings

About the role

Welcome to Cherry Health - video about Cherry Health. We’re looking for talented and dedicated Registered Dental Hygienists (RDH) to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Perform Dental Hygiene Procedures: Clean and polish teeth, remove calculus deposits, and stains from teeth and beneath gums.
• Apply topical fluoride treatments.
• Chart existing oral conditions for diagnosis by the dentist.
• Apply pit and fissure sealants under dentist approval.
• Expose and mount dental radiographs.
• Patient Education and Documentation: Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, plaque removal, and preventive care.
• Record patient information accurately in electronic health records.
• Initiate ongoing patient recall systems for maintenance of oral health.
• Clinical Support and Sterilization: Administer nitrous oxide and local anesthesia when directed by a dentist.
• Organize, clean, and sterilize dental tools and instruments.
• Test water lines for bacterial counts.
• Sharpen dental instruments as needed.
• Compliance and Continuous Learning: Adhere to compliance standards as specified in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Stay current with federal, state, and company regulations and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or director.

Requirements

• State of Michigan dental hygiene license.
• Degree from an accredited dental hygiene school.
• One year of experience working in a dental practice is preferred.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR training as required by licensure.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with patients from diverse backgrounds and maintain professionalism.
• Patience: Ability to perform routine dental care tasks effectively and ensure patient comfort.
• Cultural Competence: Ability to work with individuals from various cultural backgrounds and communicate effectively.
• Adaptability: Ability to travel occasionally between different Cherry Health sites based on business needs.
• Confidentiality: Maintain agency and patient confidentiality at all times.

Key Values

• Customer Service
• Collaboration
• Integrity
• Respect
• Professionalism

Education / Licenses / Certificates

• Required: State of Michigan dental hygiene license.
• Preferred: Degree from an accredited dental hygiene school.

Experience

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

Physical Requirements

• Standing: More than ⅔ of the time.
• Sitting: Less than ⅓ of the time.
• Independently mobile (e.g., movement between floors): More than ⅔ of the time.
• Grasping (applying pressure to objects): More than ⅔ of the time.
• Finger Use (pinching, typing): More than ⅔ of the time.
• Reaching with arms above head or full extension: Less than ⅓ of the time.
• Stooping, crouching, or bending: Less than ⅓ of the time.
• Kneeling or crawling: Less than ⅓ of the time.
• Repetitive hand or body motions: More than ⅔ of the time.
• Vision (near vision for patient service): More than ⅔ of the time.
• Hearing: More than ⅔ of the time.
• Speaking: More than ⅔ of the time.
• Pushing or pulling: Less than ⅓ of the time.
• Sedentary work (lifting no more than 10 lbs): Less than ⅓ of the time.
• Light work (lifting up to 20 lbs): More than ⅓ of the time.
• Medium work (lifting up to 50 lbs): Less than ⅓ of the time.

Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Required.

Environmental Factors / Working Conditions

• Indoor office environment: More than ⅔ of the time.
• Outdoor weather conditions: Less than ⅓ of the time.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles: Less than ⅓ of the time.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals: Less than ⅓ of the time.
• Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or infection: More than ⅓ of the time.
• Exposure to radiation: Less than ⅓ of the time.

Other Requirements Of The Position

• Travel: Occasional travel to other Cherry Health locations as required.
• Work Shifts: Occasionally work during off-hours, nights, or weekends, as needed.
• Uniform: Scrubs are required.
• Client Population Served: The Registered Dental Hygienist may serve all patient populations, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Supervision And Reporting

• Supervision Received: The Registered Dental Hygienist works independently with minimal supervision, with work progress checked occasionally or upon completion.
• Supervision Given: This is a non-supervisory role.

Accommodations

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

Who We Are

We are Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operating in six counties across the state. 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 is to improve the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved. Our Vision is that 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 include Collaboration, Customer Service, Innovation, Integrity, and Professionalism.

Benefits

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

• Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family.
• Generous Paid Time Off benefit – 4 weeks per year for full time.
• Paid holidays – 8 full day paid holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match – $ for $ match up to 5% MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans.
• Pet Insurance!
• Employee Assistance Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to offering 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.