Dental Hygienist
Community Health Programs
Job Order #: 20699391
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Full Time
40 hours per week
POSTED 4/11/2024
EXPIRES 7/12/2024
Job Description
Dental Hygienist- full-time with benefits - multiple locations
Salary: $43.00 - $48.00 / hour
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Greet and welcome all assigned patients.
Conduct a medical and dental history with every patient contacting outside physicians when appropriate prior to 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 planing of teeth.
Provide appropriate patient education as needed example: periodontal disease.
Confer with 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 treatment room between patients.
Performs any lab tasks pertinent to role as assigned by the clinical manager and/or dentist.
Follows all safety protocols.
Other duties as assigned.
Admin/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 his/her absence, the dentist on duty by supporting the care team where appropriate with service through patient's final discharge.
Observe and cooperate with the security of the Dental center at all time.
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 Associates 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.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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How To Apply
Apply online at https://chpberkshires.org/careers/
Address
Great Barrington Dental Center
Great Barrington, MA 01230
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Shift
First
Not Specified
Per Diem Position
Not Specified
Pay
$43.00 - $48.00 per hour
Benefits
- Major Medical
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Bonuses
- Education Cost Reimbursement
- Paid Holidays
- Short Term Disability Leave
- Long Term Disability Leave
Benefit Details
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Email
hr@chpberkshires.org
Address
444 Stockbridge Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
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