REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

::: {testid="job-description-review-id"} Under the direction of the Dental Director, this position is responsible for performing a full range of dental hygienist's duties, protocols and procedures. - This position provides preventive, therapeutic and intraoral services; including, but not limited to, performing hygiene duties such as examining teeth and other oral structures, cleaning teeth. - Promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, scaling, root planning as needed, providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies. - Charting conditions of decay and disease. - Applying sealants, topical fluoride; and performs radiological procedures without the direct supervision of a Dentist. - Assist in the training of Dental Assistants and other office staff; and development and promotion of opportunities and strategies to build the practice including development of the budget for the Hygienist practice. - Assist with development and implementation of policies and procedures. - Support a healthy and safe work environment for all employees. - Maintain facilities and equipment cleanliness and safety and report and /or correct hazard, when necessary, in compliance with all state and federal regulations, including OSHA. - Ensure compliance with policies and protocols of the organization as well as State, Federal and other regulatory. - Participate in Performance Management process. - Provide and practice Customer Service Excellence Standards, Service Steps, and Principles are practiced daily with internal and external customers to the organization. - Provide and support an environment that fosters diversity and recognizes the contribution of all individuals. - Acts as a patient advocate and liaison between the patient/family and community service agencies (i.e,. schools, Department of Human Services, Health Care of Homeless, hospitals, support groups). - Ensures that The Wellness Plan Medical Centers is in compliance with privacy and security regulatory requirements of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA). - Ensure compliance with The Wellness Plan Medical Centers' Affirmative Action Program. - Perform other duties as needed/or as assigned. What the Registered Dental Hygienist will need: - Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited college or university. - Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene Program. - Must have a valid State of Michigan Registered Dental Hygienist License. - Current CPR and radiation safety certification. - 5-years' experience with direct patient services, dental hygiene therapy, and knowledge of dental practices, procedures and terminology. - Knowledge of principle, practice and current developments of Dental Hygiene. - Experience and proper knowledge of maintaining dental devices and use of equipment. - Effectively communicating verbally with diverse populations. - Provide excellent customer service and manage demanding customers and patient situations. - Flexible, sense of urgency, able to prioritize, organize, problem solve and work independently with minimal guidance. - Analytical and critical thinker, maintain confidentiality and professional behavior at all times. - Working knowledge of computers, office management practices and computer applications principles utilized in a dental practice. - Strong organization and planning skills; detail oriented. - Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. - Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills; work well with others. Preferred Qualifications: