Grace Health is looking for a dedicated team-member to work part-time in Albion. Schedule would be Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7am-6pm and provide preventive, educational and therapeutic dental hygiene services to all dental patients. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (This list is not all inclusive.) • Provides preventive, educational and therapeutic dental hygiene services to all dental patients of Grace Health, under the general supervision of a dentist and consistent with Michigan’s Dental Practice Act. • Seats and dismisses patients. • Assists with maintenance, cleaning, set-up and sterilization of equipment and supplies when possible. • Assists with inventory and ordering of supplies. • Assists dentist as needed. • Maintains current and accurate dental records for each patient. • Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, please refer to the policy on Job Descriptions for details that apply to every position. • Participates in OSHA compliance and monitoring • Practices universal precautions. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and operatory procedures. • Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment. • Skill in performing a variety of treatments and procedures as allowed by statute. • Skill in maintaining dental records. • Skill in establishing and maintaining working relationships with patients, dental staff and the public. • Ability to maintain quality control standards. • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. • Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions. • Ability to communicate clearly. Education: High school diploma or GED. Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene Experience: One year of experience, preferably in a dental office setting Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist Certification: Certification in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide preferred, Current BCLS certification #ZR GH26