FT - Hygienist - St. Louis, MI
Name of Organization: PIE Management/MDOC
Type of Opportunity: Hygienist
City, State: St. Louis, Michigan
Country: USA
Days/Times Needed: 8am to 4:30pm
Hours: Full-Time
Compensation: $38.0
Description of Opportunity: Job Position: Dental Hygienist Correctional/Contractual
Location: Manistee, 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