Dental Hygienist (3) - PART-TIME & FLEXIBLE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Company: InterCare Community Health Network
Location: Benton Harbor
Posted on: May 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:InterCare is a Federally Qualified Health Center
which MAY qualify employed Dental Hygienists for National Health
Service Corps student loan repayment programs! Eligibility may vary
based on personal loan information Become part of a Migrant and
Community Health Center, where you will:Have a passionate
purpose.Do worthwhile work.Make a difference in people's
lives.InterCare is searching for a Dental Hygienist to join our
team in Benton Harbor! The Dental Hygienist is responsible for
assisting the dental providers with the provision of high quality,
preventive patient centered primary oral health care to InterCare's
target populations.At InterCare, you'll find a rewarding and
challenging work environment and an attractive total rewards
package including competitive benefits, paid time off, 10 paid
holidays and competitive wages.At InterCare Community Health
Network, we believe all people have the right to equal access to
quality health care.InterCare now requires all employees to have
the COVID vaccine. You may receive a vaccine at no cost at any of
our clinic locations.Work Schedule:Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm,
Ideally seeking candidate to staff clinic Monday - Friday however
may be able to support some flexibilityRequirements:Primary
AccountabilityResponsible for assisting the dental providers with
the provision of high quality, preventive patient centered primary
oral health care to InterCare's target populations.Description of
Primary Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvides efficient and effective
patient preventive care according to the adopted clinical
standards.Seats the patient, and prepares patients for treatment,
including blood pressures, pulse, and patient
identification.Provides preventative treatment, including caries
risk assessment, periodontal assessment, prophylaxis, applying
sealants and fluoride treatments and taking radiographs under
supervision of the dentistProvides understandable and complete
instructions for procedures done, using diverse learning
techniques, and documentation of the patient's
understanding.Regularly attends site, and assigned meetingsReturns
phone messages, and e-mails in a timely manner.Professional and
Technical KnowledgePossesses a thorough understanding of theory and
practices of dentistry, acquired through graduating from an
accredited four year Bachelor of Dental Hygiene program or a two
year Associates in Dental Hygiene program.Maintains active license
through State of Michigan to practice dental hygiene .Communication
SkillsPossesses a professional level of written and verbal
communication skills.Ability to communicate complex concept in a
clear effective manner.Possesses excellent cross cultural
communication skills and the ability to communicate to staff
members at all levels.Physical DemandsJob duties are performed in
the typical office environment of the organization, which requires
ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations. The
environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position
include the following:Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch,
frequently sit, and lift up to 25 lbsRequires good hand-eye
coordination, reach with arms & hands, and finger dexterity,
including ability to grasp, and manipulate (using keyboard, office
equipment, dental equipment)Visual acuity to use keyboard, operate
office equipment, and read printed material and regularly required
to talk and hear.InterCare Community Health Network is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
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