Registered Dental Hygienist

Overview Dental Hygienist position in Benton Harbor, MI with InterCare Community Health Network. InterCare is a Federally Qualified Health Center and may qualify employed Dental Hygienists for National Health Service Corps student loan repayment programs. 2nd-year hygiene students are welcome to apply. InterCare is a Migrant and Community Health Center dedicated to providing high quality, preventive, patient-centered oral health care to its target populations. Responsibilities Provide efficient and effective patient preventive care according to adopted clinical standards. Seat the patient and prepare for treatment, including measuring blood pressure and pulse and verifying patient identification. Provide preventive treatments, including caries risk assessment, periodontal assessment, prophylaxis, applying sealants and fluoride treatments, and taking radiographs under the supervision of the dentist. Provide understandable and complete instructions for procedures, using diverse learning techniques, and document patient understanding. Regularly attend site and assigned meetings; respond to messages in a timely manner. Requirements Possess thorough understanding of theory and practices of dentistry, from an accredited four-year Bachelor of Dental Hygiene program or a two-year Associate in Dental Hygiene program. Maintain an active license to practice dental hygiene in the State of Michigan. Primary accountability includes assisting dental providers with high-quality, preventive, patient-centered primary oral health care for InterCare’s target populations. Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Ideally seeking a candidate to staff Monday - Friday; clinic is able to support some flexibility. Compensation and Benefits New Grad - Starting at $34.00/hr 2+ Years of Experience - Starting at $36.00/hr 5+ Years of Experience - Starting at $38.00/hr 8+ Years of Experience - Starting at $40.00/hr 10+ Years of Experience - Starting at $42.00/hr Additional Benefits Relocation assistance Student loan repayment options Licensing assistance for out-of-state Hygienists InterCare Community Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr