Registered Dental Hygienist

Dentistry with a work‑life balance Make a difference while doing what you love. Michigan Dental Outreach, a school‑based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in Kalamazoo, MI and surrounding areas to provide dental care to underserved children at their schools. Our innovative in‑school dental program offers a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, making it ideal for working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field. Call or text Michael at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io . (Include your name, contact information, and the location of this position.) Registered Dental Hygienist Qualifications Licensed RDH in the state of Michigan Experience with sealants and polishing Organized, reliable, and able to multi‑task Experience with Microsoft Office applications CPR certification card Minimum of 1 year of working experience as a Dental Hygienist Digital X‑ray imaging experience Valid driver license and willingness to travel to schools in neighboring counties Works well with children Team player and able to work on a small team Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Responsibilities Assist with oral health management of all patients Verify the identity of patients using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information Obtain an oral health assessment of each patient Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application, and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing) Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart Daily travel to and from school sites Be a team player at all times Michigan Dental Outreach Offers Evenings, weekends, and summers off! School day schedule (about 6–7 hours; typically 8:00 AM–3:00 PM) Benefit package (health, dental, vision) Unique work experience and flexible scheduling Full‑time and part‑time positions Competitive compensation State‑of‑the‑art portable dental equipment Latest technology & digital radiography Who We Are Smile Programs is a leading in‑school dental program that provides preventive and restorative care to approximately 500,000 children per year across the United States. The program partners with licensed dentists, hygienists, and mobile dental teams to bring high‑quality care directly to schools. Smile Programs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr