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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.

Mission Statement

M-Dentistry: Advancing health through education, service, research and discovery.

M-Dentistry Core Values: Compassion, Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility, Trust, Creativity, Inclusion

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. The University of Michigan is committed to foster learning, creativity and productivity, and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas and information, not only in the classroom but in the workplace by:

• Creating a work environment in which people treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of roles, responsibilities or differences.
• Providing support, direction and resources enabling us to accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs and to reach the goals that are set for professional and personal growth.

Why Work at Michigan?

The School of Dentistry is consistently ranked as the #1 dental school in the United States and the world. We embrace diversity in many forms and champion diversity of thought and culture. Our Mission, core values, and additional information about our school can be found on our website. The University of Michigan also offers comprehensive benefits to help you stay well and to support you as you plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous paid time off for vacations, holidays, sick time, season days, and paid parental leave.
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after the first year of employment.
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Work-life programs to strengthen a workplace culture that supports personal and family life, including child care, elder care, lactation resources, and mental and emotional health service.

Responsibilities*

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

Required Qualifications*

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.

Desired Qualifications*

Two or more years experience in private practice

Work Locations

This position is located at the School of Dentistry at 1011 N University Ave Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

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

Union Affiliation

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.

Background Screening

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.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.