Dental Hygienist

Job Summary

The dental hygienist is responsible for performing direct patient care for dental cleanings; in addition, the position details patient history, performs patient education, and performs dental assistant duties as needed.

Qualifications

Appropriate academic training; license from Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Representative Job Duties

• Assess dental needs of patient, using screening procedures including medical history review, dental charting, and Perio charting. Takes vital signs as required.
• Delivers direct patient care according to procedures; performs cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants, fluorides, and other routine procedures.
• Provides chair-side assistance to dentist in the performance of special tests, procedures, and complex treatment.
• Makes impression of patient’s teeth for study casts.
• Develops and implements individualized dental care plans to patients.
• Performs patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a qualified dentist.
• Documents dental history of chief complaint; records and reports pertinent observations and patient’s reactions to dental staff as appropriate.
• Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during the treatment of patients.
• Analyzes records in terms of protocols and state and federal regulations. Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance to established regulations and guidelines.
• Involved in Center’s patient quality and safety practices. Participates in QI projects.  Identifies problems and makes suggestions for improvements.
• Assists in the education and supervision of dental hygiene students, as outlined by clinical affiliation agreements.
• Evaluates patient schedule daily and works closely with the front desk (PSA’s) to make sure appointments are filled.
• Assists with infection control and sterilization and prepares patient treatment rooms.
• Performs all delegable tasks under the supervision of the dentist, as outlined by the Massachusetts Board of Dentistry.
• Assumes other duties as required.

Competitive benefits package. Pay: $47.25 - $56.42 per hour

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Please submit cover letter and resume to hr@sbchc.org.