What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist- FT position at GREATER SEACOAST COMMUNITY HEALTH?
Somersworth & Portsmouth, NH
32 Hours/Week | Monday–Friday | $41.00–$46.25/Hour
Looking for a Dental Hygienist role where you can build relationships with patients, work alongside a supportive team, and know that the care you provide truly matters?
Greater Seacoast Health is looking for a full-time Dental Hygienist to join our Dental Team, working collaboratively between our Somersworth and Portsmouth health centers.
You'll provide high-quality preventive dental care to patients throughout our community while being part of an integrated healthcare organization focused on making care accessible to everyone.
If you're looking for meaningful work, a strong team, and a place where your skills can have a real impact — we'd love to meet you.
✨ Why Join Greater Seacoast Health????? $41.00–$46.25/hour, based on experience and licensure
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As a Dental Hygienist at Greater Seacoast Health, you'll play an important role in helping our patients achieve and maintain better oral health.
You'll:
Provide comprehensive dental hygiene and preventive services
Perform dental cleanings, scaling, sealant applications, fluoride treatments, and other services within your scope of practice
Assess oral and periodontal health and identify individual patient needs
Provide personalized oral-health education and counseling
Help patients understand the connection between oral health and their overall health
Document assessments, treatment, and patient interactions accurately in the dental record
Work closely with dentists and other members of the Dental Team to coordinate patient care
Collaborate with professionals across our medical and behavioral health teams when appropriate
Maintain safe, clean clinical areas in accordance with OSHA standards and organizational policies
Follow infection-control and proper disposal procedures
Respond professionally and compassionately to patient questions and concerns
Maintain required professional licensure and certifications
Required:
Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program
Current license to practice Dental Hygiene in the State of New Hampshire
Current CPR certification
Build trust easily with patients and make them feel comfortable in the dental chair
Enjoy educating patients and helping them improve their oral health
Communicate clearly and compassionately
Are comfortable caring for patients with a wide range of backgrounds and healthcare needs
Enjoy being part of a collaborative team
Are flexible and comfortable working with the Dental Team between our Somersworth and Portsmouth locations
Understand that social, economic, and other barriers can affect a patient's ability to access and maintain oral healthcare
Bring a positive, patient-focused approach to your work
Position: Dental Hygienist
Status: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Hours: 32 hours per week
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Locations: Somersworth & Portsmouth, New Hampshire
This position works collaboratively with our Dental Team and alternates between our Somersworth and Portsmouth health centers based on the team's schedule and patient needs.
???? Compensation$41.00–$46.25 per hour, commensurate with experience and licensure.
???? Benefits That Support YouAs a full-time Greater Seacoast Health employee, you'll be eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
Medical and dental insurance with an employer subsidy
A health insurance option with no employee premium for employee-only coverage
Earned time: 15 days during your first year and 20 days during your second year, including vacation, sick, and personal time
Seven paid holidays
Employer-paid group term life insurance
Employer-paid short-term disability coverage
401(k) with employer match
Optional vision insurance
Optional long-term disability coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Access to local employee discounts
Greater Seacoast Health is a network of community health centers serving individuals and families throughout New Hampshire's Greater Seacoast region and southern Maine.
Our services include primary care, pediatrics, dental care, prenatal care, behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, pharmacy services, mobile health, WIC nutrition services, social work, family-support programs, and public-health initiatives.
Our network includes Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth and Families First Health and Support Center in Portsmouth, along with additional programs serving communities throughout the region.
Our mission is to deliver innovative, compassionate, integrated health services and support that are accessible to everyone in our community, regardless of ability to pay.
We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a long and healthy life — and our Dental Team plays an important part in making that possible.
???? Ready to Make Your Next Move?If you're looking for a full-time Dental Hygienist opportunity where your skills are valued, your team supports you, and your work makes a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and join the Dental Team at Greater Seacoast Health.Greater Seacoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $41 - $46