Dental Hygienist – Grand Rapids, MI

Dental Hygienist

$2500 Sign-On Bonus!

Large dental practice is seeking an energetic dynamo to join our amazing Dental Hygienist Team! 

Partners in Dental Care, located in Forest Hills, is searching for an experienced full-time Registered Dental Hygienist to join our growing practice. Our hygiene team’s purpose is to create valuable and trusting relationships, so that patients feel empowered to achieve their best overall health.  Our health-conscious patients become our friends and are a joy to care for!  We are a team who appreciates serving one another behind the scenes.  We are a “work family” with a sense of humor.  We enjoy using technology and customer service to “treat people better.”  Connect with Amanda at 616-949-3343 and get to know us! We can also be reached at the office at 616-949-0230!

About Partners in Dental Care

• Join a team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• Be a part of a hard-working, goal oriented team
• Monday – Thursday schedule

Benefits:

• Medical, prescription drug and vision insurance
• Free dental services for yourself and your dependents minus lab fees
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan
• 6 paid holidays annually, 2 weeks paid vacation (after one year of employment)
• Continuing education provided and endless growth opportunities

More about the role:

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment.
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history in order to provide quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Charting conditions of dental decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by the dentist.
• Applying fluorides and other cavity preventing agents to prevent dental decay.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare hygiene room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations.
• Partner with the providers and team to implement systems and maximize office workflow. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Current dental hygienist license in Michigan and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (where required)
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
• CPR Certification
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years of clinical experience
• Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients’ dental health
• Clinical needs as required by office

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year

We’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion.  We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment. 

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.