A pediatric center of excellence serving the healthcare needs of children and adolescents in Genesee County since 1939.
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Become part of a mission-based center of pediatric excellence with an award-winning culture and excellent benefits. We have been named a Top Non-Profit to Work Forsix years running, an award based on feedback from our employees and were recognized as a Flint-Genesee Top 10 Employer.
We are currently seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our team.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provide prophylactic services for patients assigned to our preventive program, including:
securing appropriate radiographs
scaling and polishing teeth
providing proper oral hygiene instructions and dietary counseling
may also provide anti-smoking counseling
topical fluoride treatments
preliminary examinations for caries and other deleterious dental conditions
sealants
Maintain regular patients on an appropriate recall schedule.
As part of the provision of routine prophylactic services, must manage some patients who are extremely apprehensive, severely handicapped or mentally impaired.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participate actively in department Quality Assurance process.
Provide oral health instruction at off-site schools and health fairs.
Provide dental assessments, sealants and fluoride treatments in off-site PFS program.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
Requires an associate degree in dental hygiene from an accredited dental hygiene program.
Must have current RDH license issued by the State of Michigan.
Current CPR, BLS, or ACLS certification required.
Two years dental hygiene work experience required. Pediatric experience preferred.
Working knowledge of EDR required, Dentrix experience preferred.
Basic skill level required: Microsoft Word, Outlook, and digital radiographs.
Must have communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with children, adolescents, parents, community agencies, school staff, leadership, staff, and visitors.
Must have a reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record and a minimum insurance coverage or available transportation to travel for the purposes of required Health Center business.
Note: Persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation to satisfy the requirements of the position may request a copy of the MCHC Reasonable Accommodation policy. Request for reasonable accommodation will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis, with the understanding that the individual will be required to perform the essential functions of the position.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified nor are they intended to express or imply any contract of employment or any part thereof.
Mott Children’s Health Center…
Our mission is to improve health outcomes for children in Genesee County.
MCHC takes great pride in being a pediatric center of excellence – providing medical, dental, behavioral, audiology, rehabilitation, cardiology, ENT, optometry, and wellness services to eligible children and adolescents in Genesee County. We deliver quality, reliable care based on each child’s needs, from basic to specialty care. Our dedicated team also advocates for children’s health and provides health education and prevention programs within the Genesee County community.
A great place to work…
MCHC offers competitive compensation, a full suite of benefits (see below), generous paid time off, reimbursement of required license/certification fees, continuing education assistance, scrub vouchers for all clinical positions and personalized lab coats with laundry service for our providers. Our Team enjoys a compressed work week with a 1:30 p.m. close on Friday. MCHC is also a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Our ‘ONE MOTT’ newsletter and ‘Mott Connect’ email communications keep our Team well informed. The Employee Lounge has a healthy vending machine, complimentary fresh fruit weekly and displays both our annual Employee Photo Contest winners and our ‘Wall of WOW!’ peer-to-peer recognition. The ‘Surprise Squad’ makes employees feel appreciated with quarterly treats that have included a surprise crepe breakfast, on-site visits from local coffee vendors and other gifts of appreciation. We also have a Courtyard, Zen Den (with massage chair), Lending Library (with reading room), onsite fitness room, outdoor walking path for employees.
Comprehensive benefits and well-being package includes…
Medical (HMO or PPO), Dental and Vision
Life/AD&D, Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability
Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Accident Insurance
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Voluntary LegalShield and/or IDShield Benefits
Employee Assistance Plan
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Paid Time Off (including paid sick leave)
Paid Holidays (including Floating Holidays and Birthday Holiday)
Paid Bereavement
Paid Parental Leave (with adoption assistance)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Service Awards
Workplace Wellness… Our Wellness Team promotes health, body (nutrition & fitness) and mind with:
Fresh fruit provided weekly for employees
Fully-equipped, onsite Fitness Room and outdoor walking path
Weekly yoga sessions
Challenges, incentives, screenings and more!
Quality Work Life… Our QWL Committee brings fun to employees with:
Picnics, luncheons and potlucks
Halloween Party with costume contest
Book & Gift Fairs
and more...
The best place to work… While all of these incredible benefits and perks make Mott Children’s Health Center a great place to work, our mission to serve the children of Flint and Genesee County – knowing that we make a difference in the lives of our community’s children – makes us the best place to work!
MCHC is an approved site for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program.
Visit www.MakeYourMoveNow.org to learn how Flint & Genesee is the place for you to grow a thriving career.
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