Dental Hygienist

Security Clearance Required: No 

Visa Candidate Considered: No

Full-Time

Benefits: Full

Relocation Assistance Available: Possible for the ideal candidate

Commission Compensation: No

Bonus Eligible: No

Overtime Eligible: No

Interview Travel Reimbursed: No

Candidate Details:

1 to 2 years of experience

Seniority Level: Associate

Management Experience Required: No

Minimum Education: Associate's Degree

Willingness to Travel: Never

Dental Hygienist: Full-Time: 40 hours with benefits

About The Organization:

This is a network of health centers and caring professionals that provide outstanding primary and preventive care for patients of all ages. What's truly unique to them is their broad spectrum of support services that extend beyond medical and dental issues to strengthen families and improve children's well-being. The region is a federally designated rural community and a Medically Underserved Population Area.

They embrace their role as a nonprofit health care provider and community partner. They are a leader in the communities we serve by providing high-quality healthcare, dental services, wellness education, and family support services.

Description:

The Dental Hygienist provides patient education, intra-oral and extra-oral screenings of every patient seen, prophylaxis cleaning and polishing of the teeth, and Root Scaling and Planning for periodontal disease per practice protocols and as directed by the dentist. This person will support CHP's mission, vision, and values and will adhere to compliance protocols as well as CHP's policies and procedures.

Dental Hygienist Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome all assigned patients.
• Conduct a medical and dental history with every patient, contacting outside physicians when appropriate, before care.
• Complete a thorough intra- and extra-oral exam for all patients.
• Take dental radiographs when appropriate.
• Provide prophylaxis, cleaning, and polishing of teeth.
• Provide root scaling and planning of teeth.
• Provide appropriate patient education as needed, for example, on
  periodontal disease.
• Confer with the treating dentist on all patients seen.
• Make necessary referrals to specialists where appropriate based upon practice guidelines.
• Document all patient activity in the patient chart.
• Sets up and breaks down the treatment room between patients.
• Performs any lab tasks pertinent to the role as assigned by the clinical manager and/or dentist.
• Follows all safety protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Administrative/Reception Duties:

• Answers phones as needed.
• Schedules new and established patent appointments as needed.
• In instances where a late emergency arrives, support the Dental Center Practice Manager or, in their absence, the dentist on duty by supporting the care team where appropriate with service through the patient's final discharge.
• Observe and cooperate with the security of the Dental center at all times.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Compassion
• Manual Dexterity
• Interpersonal Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Physical Stamina

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have graduated with an Associate's in Dental Hygiene from an accredited school.
• Must have a valid Massachusetts license to practice as a Dental Hygienist.
• Maintain a current CPR license.
• Attend continuing education meetings at the dental center when scheduled.
• Be efficient and proficient in Dentrix and any other software required at the Dental Center.

Skills and Certifications:

• Must have a valid Massachusetts license to practice as a Dental Hygienist.
• Must have graduated with an Associate's in Dental Hygiene from an accredited school.
• Maintain a current CPR license.