Dental Hygienist - FT 40 Hours w/Benefits - Multiple Locations

Raizan Solutions LLC is hiring for their client as a direct hire, and the company does not charge candidates.

Industry: Healthcare / Health Services
Job Category: Medical / Health
About the Organization:
This health center network consists of caring professionals who provide outstanding primary and preventive care for patients of all ages. They offer a broad spectrum of support services extending beyond medical and dental care to strengthen families and improve children's well-being. The region is a federally designated rural community and a Medically Underserved Population Area.
Description:
The Dental Hygienist provides patient education, intra-oral and extra-oral screenings of every patient seen, prophylaxis cleaning and polishing of teeth, and Root Scaling and Planing for periodontal disease per practice protocols and as directed by the dentist. This role supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values while adhering to compliance protocols and policies.
Position Requirements:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome all assigned patients.
• Conduct a medical and dental history review with every patient, contacting outside physicians when appropriate before care.
• Complete a thorough intra-oral and extra-oral exam for all patients.
• Take dental radiographs when appropriate.
• Provide prophylaxis cleaning and polishing of teeth.
• Perform root scaling and planing of teeth.
• Provide appropriate patient education, e.g., periodontal disease.
• Confer with the treating dentist on all patients seen.
• Make necessary referrals to specialists based on practice guidelines.
• Document all patient activities in the patient chart.
• Set up and break down treatment rooms between patients.
• Perform lab tasks pertinent to the role as assigned by the clinical manager and/or dentist.
• Follow all safety protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Admin/Reception Duties:

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

Competencies:

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

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• 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.
• Be efficient and proficient in Dentrix and any other software required at the Dental Center.
• Attend continuing education meetings at the dental center when scheduled.

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.

Education and/or Experience:

• 1 to 2 years of experience
• Seniority Level: Associate
• Minimum Education: Associate’s Degree

Compensation:

• Base Salary: For Review
• Benefits: Full benefits package
• Relocation Assistance: Possible for ideal candidate
• Commission Compensation: No
• Bonus Eligible: No
• Overtime Eligible: No
• Interview Travel Reimbursed: No

Note: Raizan Solutions LLC is hiring for their client as a direct hire, and the company does not charge candidates.