GCHC Dental Hygienist

Minimum Requirements:

Educational Requirements

License Requirements

Year(s) of Experience

Must have at least 2 years of post-secondary education from an accredited dental hygiene program.

Licensed to practice in Michigan as a dental hygienist and meet other applicable state requirements.

At least 2 years’ experience as a dental hygienist providing prophylaxis, sterilization processes and taking X-rays.

Additional Requirements:

Must be willing to work flexible hours including occasional weekends, holidays, or irregular hours.

Must have a valid Michigan Driver’s License, current automobile insurance, and the use of a personal vehicle during work hours. Employee must maintain valid licensure to retain employment.

Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and co-workers

Keyboarding and computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, electronic 

medical/health records, and database management.

Essential Physical Demands:

• Vision – Position requires the ability to visually assess details at both near and far distances, as well as to perceive depth and spatial relationships with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Hearing – Position requires the ability to receive and respond to verbal communication with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Lifting, Standing, and Walking With or Without Reasonable Accommodations:
  • Position requires the ability to lift up to 35lbs on an occasional basis
  • Position requires the ability to regularly stand for extended periods of time
  • Position requires the ability to walk at a minimum of 35% up to a maximum of 65%
  • Position must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, including the use of hands and fingers for handling, grasping, typing, writing, or operating equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.