FT - Hygienist - Newberry, MI

Name of Organization: PIE Management/MDOC

Type of Opportunity: Hygienist

City, State: Newberry, Michigan
Country: USA

Days/Times Needed: 8am to 430pm
Hours: Full-Time

Compensation: $38.0

Description of Opportunity: Job Position: Dental Hygienist Correctional/Contractual
Location: Newberry, MI
Pay Rate: $38.35/hr
Shift: 7:00am to 3:30pm

Description:
Seeking to fill an immediate need for a Contractual full-time Dental Hygienist for a State Correctional Facility.

• Performs oral prophylaxis on patients, scaling, root planning and polishing the teeth to remove stains, plaque, and calculus from tooth surfaces using hand scalers, ultrasonic cleaning instruments and motor- or air-driven dental polishers.
• Examines the mouth to determine if there are dental problems such as conditions of periodontal disease or tooth decay, charts findings, and reports same to dentist.
• Instructs residents or prisoners in proper methods of tooth brushing and flossing techniques, care and cleaning of dentures, maintenance of oral health, and/or proper usage of non-prescription medication.
• Creates and maintains dental treatment charts and records.
• Exposes and processes dental radiographs using bite wings, periodical films, and related equipment; reads dental radiographs and alerts dentist to observations.
• Assists dentist at chairside during restorative, surgical, and endodontic procedures.
• Practices and maintains proper infectious disease control procedures, including cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments and disinfection of dental equipment.
• Maintains dental instruments and equipment in proper working order; follows procedures to maintain security of medications, instruments, and needles.
• Schedules dental appointments and maintains appointment records.
• Applies topical fluorides, topical anesthetics, and desensitizing agents to teeth and/or gums. Types charts, orders inventory, and performs related dental office duties.
• Removes periodontal and surgical packs and sutures.
• Conducts health screening of incoming prisoners by performing an oral examination, taking panoral x- rays, examining and charting existing dental conditions, determining if patient needs emergency treatment, and refers patient to dental clinic.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education

• Possession of an associate's degree in dental hygiene .
  Need local anesthetic certification with minimum two years of experience administering anesthesia.

Experience

• Two years of experience as a dental hygienist.

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

• Licensure as a registered dental hygienist by the Michigan Board of Dentistry

Seeking to fill an immediate need for a Contractual full-time Dental Hygienist at a State Correctional Facility.

Competitive Pay Rate!!!

• $38.35 per hour
• Any overtime or holiday worked will be paid 1.5 of your regular rate

We Offer:

• Weekly Pay - Direct Deposit or Paycard
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Referral Program

Name of Contact: Michele Mast
Email: mmast@piemanagement.com 
Phone: 517-817-9615
Website: www.piemanagement.com