Dental Hygienist FP and AEGD

Dental Hygienist FP and AEGD University of Detroit Mercy - 4.1 Detroit, MI Job Details 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Employee assistance program Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Local Anesthesia Certification BLS Certification Registered Dental Hygienist Local anesthesia Full Job Description Position Summary Cleaning patients' teeth and evaluating their oral hygiene. Educating patients about oral hygiene. Assure all needs are met relating to the provision of patient care in the hygiene clinic. Provide patients with quality care and treatment in a manner that is comfortable for the patient. Manage equipment and inventory. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Removing plaque and calculus. Polish patients' teeth. Intra-extraoral screening. Peridontal charting. Taking, exposing and mounting radiographs. Reviewing and updating patient health history.

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Teaching appropriate brushing and flossing. Administering local anesthesia. Disinfecting operatories. Checking stock, ordering supplies and restocking. Applying sealants. And anything else required or asked Requirements Minimum Qualifications Education -A two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school or 18 months to four years of work experience in a related field. Employment -Up to six months (Equivalent combination of education and employment). Preferred Qualifications Competent computer skills using a PC and EHR. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Current knowledge of dental terminology, dental instruments, and materials. Physical Requirements Job requires repetitively lifting light weight objects where frequent bending or stooping alternates with lighter activities. Work Environment Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office. Licenses/Certifications Dental Hygiene License. Local anesthesia license. State of Michigan Radiology Certification or comparable. BLS Certificate. Glucometer trained, a plus. Salary/Pay Information Commensurate with experience Anticipated Schedule Monday to Friday - 8.00 AM to 5.00 PM Additional Information Qualified individual will have excellent patient service skills and the ability to work in a diverse team environment. This position is occasionally asked to assist in four-handed dental procedures.

Req Benefits:

At the University of Detroit Mercy we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following: Medical Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network Dental Option to purchase additional dental plan through Sun Life Dental Care is available at the School of Dentistry to the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents (dependents shall be as defined for Internal Revenue Service purposes). The fee for such services shall be waived for the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents, up to a cap of $3,000 per individual per calendar year. Beyond the $3,000 cap amount, employees will be responsible to pay 25% of any remaining fees for the balance of that year. Vision Option to purchase additional vision plan through Heritage Vision benefits available at Detroit Mercy Eye Institute $35 Comprehensive Eye Exam Contact Lens Exam starting at $7o 50% off Optical Frames 25% off Sun Frames 30% off Prescription Lenses 20% off Prescription Contact Lenses •Cannot be combined with insurance• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options Employee Assistance Program Provided to everyone in your household Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Life and AD&D One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children Retirement Plan Employees have a choice of the following: Employees who contribute 3% shall receive an Employer contribution of 6%, and employees who contribute 4% in the plan shall receive an Employer contribution of 8%. Michigan's largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University's mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience