Dental Hygienist - Hastings

• Maintain agency and patient confidentiality at all times.
• Key
• Values: Customer Service Collaboration Integrity
• Respect
• Professionalism
• Learning
• Education /
• Licenses /
• Certificates:
• Required: State of Michigan dental hygiene license. Degree from an accredited dental hygiene school.

Experience

• One year of experience working in a dental practice is preferred.
• Equipment /
• Tools /
• Technology: Desktop or laptop computers. Networked copier, printer, facsimile. Microsoft Office applications (Mail, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Cavitron ultrasonic scaler. Autoclave sterilization equipment. Hand tools, X-ray equipment.
• Physical
• Requirements:
• Standing: More than ⅔ of the time.

Sitting

• Less than ⅓ of the time. Independently mobile (e.g., movement between floors): More than ⅔ of the time.
• Grasping (applying pressure to objects): More than ⅔ of the time.
• Finger
• Use (pinching, typing): More than ⅔ of the time.
• Reaching with arms above head or full extension: Less than ⅓ of the time.
• Stooping, crouching, or bending: Less than ⅓ of the time.
• Kneeling or crawling: Less than ⅓ of the time.
• Repetitive hand or body motions: More than ⅔ of the time.
• Vision (near vision for patient service): More than ⅔ of the time.

Hearing

More than ⅔ of the time.

Speaking

• More than ⅔ of the time.
• Pushing or pulling: Less than ⅓ of the time.
• Sedentary work (lifting no more than 10 lbs): Less than ⅓ of the time.
• Light work (lifting up to 20 lbs): More than ⅓ of the time.
• Medium work (lifting up to 50 lbs): Less than ⅓ of the time. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.
• Environmental
• Factors /
• Working
• Conditions:
• Indoor office environment: More than ⅔ of the time.
• Outdoor weather conditions: Less than ⅓ of the time.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles: Less than ⅓ of the time.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals: Less than ⅓ of the time.
• Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or infection: More than ⅓ of the time.
• Exposure to radiation: Less than ⅓ of the time.
• Other
• Requirements of the
• Position:
• Travel: Occasional travel to other Cherry Health locations as required.
• Work
• Shifts: Occasionally work during off-hours, nights, or weekends, as needed.

Uniform

• Scrubs are required.
• Patient
• Interaction: Frequent interaction with patients/clients.
• Supervision and
• Reporting:
• Supervision
• Received: The Registered Dental Hygienist works independently with minimal supervision, with work progress checked occasionally or upon completion.
• Supervision
• Given: This is a non-supervisory role.
• Client
• Population
• Served: The Registered Dental Hygienist may serve all patient populations, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Accommodations

The essential functions of this position must be able to be accomplished with or without accommodations.

Who We Are

Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, residential re-entry services, school-based health centers and more. Our Mission: Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved. Our Vision: Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated, coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being. Our Values: Collaboration – Support the Cherry Health mission by encouraging teamwork to accomplish organizational goals. Customer Service – Serve internal and external customers in a welcoming manner with compassionate care. Innovation – Embrace creativity to improve patient care and workplace efficiency while remaining curious and open to learning. Integrity – Uphold the highest ethical standards by being honest and trustworthy. Professionalism – Create a positive work environment where we care accountable for our decision, our action and the results.

Benefits

Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings dependent on employment status. Check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below! Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family Generous Paid Time Off benefit – 4 weeks per year for full time Paid holidays - 8 full day paid holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays! 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match - $ for $ match up to 5% MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans Pet Insurance! Employee Assistance Program Our policy is to offer all employees and applicants for employment equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other protected category. Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, school based health centers and more.