What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hygienist position at Chestnut Dental?
Chestnut Dental is a highly regarded private family practice specializing in Pediatric and Adult Dentistry, and Orthodontics who strives to provide superior experience with the highest quality dental care. We treat our patients as we would our family and are committed to their optimal health.
As a CDA team member, you will quickly learn that we hold our employees in the same regard.
Dental Hygienist
Full-Time or Part-Time Position
Reports to:
Clinical Director
Position Summary:
- Performs dental hygiene duties to promote quality dental care for our patients in a stress‑free, safe environment.
- Provides effective oral hygiene instruction, scaling, prophylaxis, conducts x-rays (DEXIS), documentation, patient and parent education.
- Follows universal precautions, OSHA and HIPAA requirements to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Stocks and maintains office, equipment and inventory.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Job Specifications:
- Current State of MA Dental Hygiene license
- BLS Certification
- Current Hepatitis vaccine
- Continuing education requirements fulfilled
Competencies:
- Adhere to all HIPAA policies and procedures, protecting private information
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, asking for assistance when needed.
- Positively represents CDA to patients and families by exhibiting excellent communication and human relations skills
- Maintains a friendly attitude at all times, and works well with children (if in pediatrics).
- Ability to work well with and manage conflict with difficult patients and/or parents.
- Works well with interruptions and effectively manages multiple priorities, completing tasks in a timely manner, and able to work effectively and efficiently under pressure to stay on schedule.
- Exhibits professional behavior and is respectful of all CDA staff, patients and outside representatives at all times.
- Works well with doctors, administrators, supervisors, and colleagues.
- Speak, understand, and write fluent English.
- Possess and maintain current knowledge of dentistry.
- Demonstrate manual dexterity skills.
- Adheres to all Chestnut Dental policies and procedures as outlined in the CDA Employee Handbook.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to withstand many hours of standing, walking, stooping, bending, and sitting. Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and adequate vision required in daily work.
What we ask of our Talented Hygiene Team:
- Current State of MA Dental Hygiene license
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Hepatitis vaccination is recommended
- Continuing education requirements fulfilled
- Flexible availability including nights and weekend availability
What we offer:
Chestnut Dental offers a competitive benefits package, as well as flexible scheduling and summer hours in a family-oriented environment. If you are passionate about a career in dental care and enjoy working in a team atmosphere with opportunities for development and advancement, we look forward to meeting you!
We also offer Health Insurance with Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision Care, Flex and Health Savings Accounts, a 401(k) Match Program, Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability, Supplemental Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, including Vacation, Sick Time, Holiday, and Bereavement, Medical Reimbursement, and Company-Paid Group Life Insurance.
Our employees also enjoy free access to customized financial planning services, as well as various health and financial wellness resources.
Chestnut Dental is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we pride ourselves on providing an inclusive workplace for all team members.
Salary : $48 - $64
