"Dental Hygienist"

Posted: 16-Jan-26

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 272915

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Patient Care:

• Perform routine and periodontal prophylaxis for patients in a Dental Faculty practice
• Perform other services as indicated by patient needs
• Advise and instruct patient on appropriate oral health care
• Take digital radiographs, including CBCT, according to standard procedures or specific instructions.
• Other duties as needed to perform the duties of a hygienist
• Help in other areas of the practice as time and schedule allow

Customer Service

• Display excellent customer service, phone etiquette, and attitude to patients, faculty and staff
• Explain information clearly to patients, faculty and staff
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Team work

• Work as a team player, either helping or receiving help from other coworkers with the objective to expedite patient care

Self-Management

• Possess computer skills using Microsoft Office
• Have ability to work effectively with management, administration, faculty, peers, co-workers, and patients
• Exhibit a professional and positive image during all interactions
• Possess outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Have ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines

Communication

• Help maintain open communication
• Report any issues to the practice manager or Director so they may be addressed promptly

Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program. A current hygiene license to practice in the State of Michigan. Current CPR certification. Experience with EHR. Excellent communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent attention to detail. Excellent ability to mult-task. Excellent attendance record. Excellent customer service skills.

Two or more years experience in private practice

This is a 80% FTE or 32 hours per week position. The prorated 80% salary range is $59,225.60 to $85,972.80.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.