Temporary Dental Hygienist - Lansing - Ingham County, MI

    Ingham County, MI
    Ingham County, MI Lansing

    5 days ago

    Description
    Salary: $ $37.45 Hourly
    Location : Lansing, MI
    Job Type: Temporary
    Job Number:
    Department: Forest Dental Services
    Opening Date: 01/06/2026
    Bargaining Unit: UAW
    Description
    **Applications are accepted until there are sufficient numbers of qualified applications or qualified candidate has been identified. The position could possibly close at any time.***
    Under the supervision of Dental Director and Community Health Center Manager. Conducts oral examinations, serves as a preventative care specialist and provides educational, clinical and therapeutic services supporting total health through the promotion of optimal oral health. Provides treatment that helps to prevent oral diseases such as dental caries and periodontal disease.
    Essential Functions
    • Reviews charts, updates medical histories.
    • Provides services according to guidelines set by the dentist and any instructions from the patient's personal physician. Records treatment performed and treatment plan prescribed by the dentist after patient visit.
    • Examines the mouth to conduct initial soft tissue examination, including oral cancer screening, to identify dental problems such as periodontal disease or tooth decay. Exposes and process dental x-rays and alerts the dentist to observations.
    • Performs oral prophylaxis on patients scaling and polishing the teeth to remove stains, plaque, and calculus from tooth surfaces. Applies cavity prevention agents such as fluorides and pit and fissure sealants. The Sealants can be performed in the Dental Health Center or on the Mobile Dental Center.
    • Maintains accurate medical/dental records and documentation on each patient's chart.
    • Educates patients on proper diet, proper brushing and flossing technique, and the use of special home care instruments such as dentures, flossing threaders, and interdental brushes. Demonstrates and explains the proper care of dentures and bridges and explains the causes of dental cavities and gum disease and its prevention. Clarifies health questions and summarizes the dental findings of the exam and explains the needed treatment.
    • Practices and maintains proper infectious disease control procedures, including preparation, cleaning and disinfection of treatment room before and after each patient, cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments and disinfection of dental equipment. While following CDC guidelines for dental offices.
    • Maintains dental instruments and equipment in proper working order. Monitors and maintains supply inventory.
    • As necessary, assists the Dental Assistant by seating patients, cleaning packaging, and sterilizing instruments, setting up trays for dental procedures, screening emergency patients, removing sutures, taking impressions, making models, and chair side assisting.
    • Attends continuing education programs as required to maintain license to practice as a dental hygienist.
    Other Functions:
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
    • During a public health emergency, the employee may be required to perform duties similar to but not limited to those in his/her job description.
    (The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.)
    Employment Qualifications
    Education: Possession of an Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene from a school accredited by the American Dental Association.
    Experience: One year of experience as a Dental Hygienist, prefer experience with patient behavioral management.
    Other Requirements: Must be certified in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide.
    Demonstrates effective communication skills by engaging, interacting and working with all individuals to ensure clarity and understanding in all interactions.
    (The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.)
    Requirements and Working Conditions
    Physical Requirements:
    • Ability to perform physical movements specific to dental hygiene, including repetitive actions required for scaling and polishing of teeth.
    • Ability to deal with the visual restraints of working in the oral cavity.
    (This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements.)
    Working Conditions:
    • Ability to work in an area with high noise levels caused by dental equipment.
    • Exposure to chemicals found in dental materials and products, such as acids and disinfectants.
    • Exposure to biological hazards such as blood borne pathogens, infectious diseases, contaminated wastes, saliva, and radiation.
    • Working on Mobile Dental Center performing Sealants for school age children which includes driving the unit to school.
    UAW
    June 2022
    This position is benefited and is subject to the UAW GROUP CBA.
    Ingham County offers a wide range of benefits to support you in your career. View the for more information.
    The current group contract can be viewed
    01
    Do you have possession of an Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene from a school accredited by the American Dental Association?
    • Yes
    • No
    02
    How many years of experience do you have as a Dental Hygienist?
    • I have no experience
    • I have 6 months of experience
    • I have 1 year of experience
    • I have 2+ years of experience
    03
    Are you certified in local anesthesia, this is a requirement for this position.
    • Yes
    • No
    04
    Are you certified in nitrous oxide, this is a requirement for this position
    • Yes
    • No
    05
    Did you submit your transcripts or diploma showing your degree awarded, if not please explain why?
    06
    Did you submit your cover letter and resume?
    • Yes
    • No
    07
    Did you submit your nitrous oxide and local anesthesia certificates, if not please explain why as this is a requirement for the position?

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