Dental Hygienist - Northern Shores Dental - Interlochen, MI

We are continuing to expand and are looking for a new dental hygienist. You would be working alongside a group of doctors who are providing a full list of advanced dental services, and you will gain exposure to the most modern dental technologies as we stay on the leading edge of dentistry in Northern Michigan. Because we continue to accept dental insurance, patients are happy to see you each day and our schedule stays busy. We have completely renovated our space, so you would be working in a brand new operatory with brand new equipment in a very modern office. We now have an experienced team that is ready to support anyone who is interested in starting with us, and positive office culture has always been a top priority. We are hoping for someone interested in full-time hours, but we would consider hiring part-time, too. We are looking for someone who is ready to welcome new patients and grow our reputation in the community. We want you to be the one our patients look forward to seeing to have their teeth cleaned. We are offering competitive salary that will be commensurate with your experience, qualifications, and personality. We offer fully-loaded benefits in addition to your hourly wage and bonuses. We are expecting excellent communication and organizational skills, willingness to learn new things, ability to interact with patients, and seamless integration into our positive team culture. If you're interested at all, please apply because we'd love a chance to talk with you! Responsibilities Include: · Greeting each patient and staying on time with your schedule · Sterilizing and organizing instruments · Providing patients with a comfortable experience · Proficiency in electronic charting of patient dental conditions and treatment needs · Taking any necessary x-rays · Identifying conditions such as caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, and other oral diseases · Educating patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and recommending appropriate dental products · Using intraoral cameras to help document oral conditions, or willingness to learn · Using an intraoral scanner to document patient conditions and educate them on treatment options, or willingness to learn · Effectively cleaning each patient's teeth according to their specific needs · Taking regular initiative to complete tasks such as stocking rooms and supplies and maintaining a spotless operatory · Working well with other team members and helping others when needed Education: · Certification from accredited dental hygiene school and passed required regional or state licensing board examinations · Current hygiene license issued by State of Michigan Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Work Location: In person

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