Dental Hygienist

Founded in 1991, the Center for Family Health (CFH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving more than 31,000 patients annually across seven locations, including medical, dental, and school-based clinics. We provide high-quality, patient-centered care regardless of ability to pay.

Dental Hygienist

Jackson, Michigan | Center for Family Health

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus (paid according to program guidelines)

Make a difference in your community—every day.

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to Opening the Door to Healthcare for All.

Why This Role Matters

As a Dental Hygienist at CFH, you'll do more than provide clinical care, you'll help improve oral health, build trust with patients, and support whole-person care across our community. This role is an important part of our dental team, combining preventive treatment, patient education, and compassionate care in an environment that values collaboration, communication, and purpose.

What We Offer

We provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance + Voluntary Life Options
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match after one year
• Continuing Education Fund
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays + 1 Personal Holiday
• Perfect Attendance Bonus (eligible hourly staff)
• Discounted Jackson YMCA Membership

Your Day-to-Day

In this role, you will:

• Provide dental prophylaxis services, including, cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth
• Identify potential concerns during initial examination and communicate findings to the dentist
• Apply topical fluoride, medicants, antiseptic rinses, and sealants as prescribed or treatment planned
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, dental care, and healthy habits
• Prepare patients fox-rays and take, expose, develop, and mount x-ray films
• Assist with rooming emergency patients as needed
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain dental and x-ray equipment
• Administer local anesthesia
• Support a safe, compliant, and patient-centered care environment

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• Licensed Dental Hygienist in the state of Michigan
• BLS certification required or ability to obtain
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Excellent customer service and computer skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong time management, prioritization, and confidentiality practices

We look forward to learning more about you!

Center for Family Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.