Temp - Dental Hygienist - - (Varied) Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Posted: 11/21/2024 Category: Health Care Job Number: 145367

Job Description


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 .
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