Dental Hygienist - Located in Okemos, MI
Company: Great Expressions Dental Centers
Location: Okemos
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
Located in Okemos, MIOverview:
Offering a Sign-on bonus of $7500.00!! Our Okemos Practice has Full
Time option(s) available for Registered Dental Hygienists, where
you can achieve a work balance that works for you and your
family.Located at 1869 West Grand River Ave - Okemos, MI 48864Our
total rewards offer you more fulfilling way to practice, here are
just a few:
- Competitive hourly pay and bonus potential
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid holidays and vacation timeJoin a neighborhood dental
center backed by a national network of support.We're searching for
a Hygienist who wants to join a truly patient-centric dental group
and support the treatment philosophy which states "disease dictates
treatment". In this highly collaborative position, you will play a
vital role in the success of your practice, ensuring patients are
comfortable throughout their visit and receiving the very best oral
health care possible. At Great Expressions, you'll feel like you're
a part of a local, neighborhood practice while enjoying all of the
support of a stable, national network. Whether you need outside
expertise on a tough case or your practice needs equipment repairs,
help is always just a single phone call away.Our production model
offers you nearly limitless earning potential.At Great Expressions,
Dental Hygienist enjoy a competitive base salary as well as
incentive compensation based off of a percentage of production
instead of collections, meaning you'll enjoy nearly uncapped
earning potential driven entirely by your work ethic. We empower
you to deliver the care your patients need and we reward you for
your dedication and commitment to hygiene excellence.Your safety
and wellbeing matter.To maintain the health of our team members and
patients, we have implemented a number of added safety measures, as
outlined by the CDC, throughout our practices. These include, but
are not limited to, daily team member and patient screening, mask
usage in non-clinical areas, increased disinfection of common areas
and social distancing whenever possible. Our goal is to make sure
you feel as safe as possible at work, so you can focus on providing
exceptional patient care.Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will have a calm, reassuring and friendly
demeanor as well as the ability to multitask in a fast-paced
atmosphere. All employees of GEDC are expected to safeguard patient
privacy and confidentiality and to perform other duties as
assigned.Depending on the state regulations, a Dental Hygienist:
- Performs oral healthcare and risk assessments which include but
not limited to:
- Evaluates a patient's current health status including all
medications
- Performs an extraoral and intraoral examination and oral cancer
screening
- Completes a comprehensive dental and periodontal charting that
includes a detailed description and evaluation of the gingiva and
periodontium
- Develops a dental hygiene diagnosis based on the oral health
findings
- Exposes, processes, and interprets dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Removes biofilm plaque and calculus (soft and hard deposits)
from teeth both coronal and apical to (above and below) the
gingival margin (gumline) using dental instruments
- Applies caries-preventive agents such as fluorides and sealants
to the teeth
- Discusses the progress being made toward isolating evidence
that notes the potential association between systemic and oral
health and disease
- Provides patient education on biofilm plaque control and home
care protocol by incorporating techniques and products that will
become part of an individualized self- care oral hygiene
program
- Counsels and coordinates tobacco cessation programs
- Educates patients on the importance of good nutrition for
maintaining optimal oral health
- Ensures that the patient knows why they need continuing care
and that they have a follow up appointment that is set by the
office
Qualifications:
- Degree or certificate in Dental Hygiene from an accredited
program and a valid state license
- X-Ray/Radiology Certification where state regulations specify,
otherwise preferred
- Dental Assisting Certification required where state regulations
specify
- Past experience as a medical assistant, dental assistant, or in
a customer-focused role desired
Keywords: Great Expressions Dental Centers, Lansing , Dental Hygienist - Located in Okemos, MI, Healthcare , Okemos, Michigan
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