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Dental Hygienist | Contract | Corrections | Baraga

P.I.E. Management, L.L.C.

Baraga, MI 49908
38.85/hr

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Job Description

PIE Management is seeking a Dental Hygienist for a correctional facility.

This position serves as an experienced dental hygienist with the responsibility for conducting oral examinations, performing dental prophylaxis, and carrying out other duties related to preservation of dental health and prevention of dental disease. Work is performed under the supervision of a licensed dentist in a corrections 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.

Job Duties:
Performs a full range of dental hygienist assignments in a full-functioning capacity
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 in proper methods of tooth brushing and flossing techniques, care and cleaning of maintenance of oral health
Creates and maintains dental treatment charts and records
Exposes and processes dental radiographs using bite wings and periapical films
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
Maintains proper 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
Cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments and disinfection of dental equipment
Maintains dental instruments 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, desensitizing agents to teeth or gums
Types charts, orders inventory, and performs related dental office duties
Removes periodontal and surgical packs and sutures
Education:
Possession of an associate's degree in Dental Hygiene
Requirements:
Two years of experience as a dental hygienist with 2 yrs. experience administering anesthesia
Must have a local Anesthetic Certification
Medical specialties:
Anesthesiology
Dental Hygiene
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Paid Time Off
Friday Weekly Payday's
Pay: $38.85 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person

Requirements

• Associate's degree
• Registered Dental Hygienist
• Local Anesthesia Certification
• Dental Hygiene
• Medical scheduling

About P.I.E. Management, L.L.C.

P.I.E. Management is a staffing, recruiting, and human resources company established in 2003. They pride themselves on being flexible, reliable, and aligned with their clients' goals. With over two decades of experience, they provide high-performance staffing solutions while offering personal attention to each client.

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