What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc.?
Salary Range: $40.00-45.00/Hour
*Please note that we cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this position*
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth.
We are currently hiring a Dental Hygienist based in Framingham MA. The Dental Hygienist will be responsible for cleaning and polishing teeth, instructing patients in good oral hygiene habits and after care for dental treatments, providing other preventative dental care, and working chairside as needed. As part of the team-based approach to care, the Dental Hygienist will participate in coordinating care for patients, will support patients and families in self-management through evidenced-based approaches, will engage in health center projects that are aimed at specific patient populations, and will utilize effective and appropriate communication strategies such as health literacy approaches when working with patients.
As an employer of choice, our inclusive workplace environment fosters teamwork, accountability and respect and supports the growth and development of each employee. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the richness of the diversity of our staff and community. You are a good fit for our team if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment.
Job Summary:
- Maintain patient recall system.
- Confirm correct patient for appointments and maintain complete detailed dental records.
- Document notes after procedures.
- Perform oral prophylaxis with instrument knowledge.
- Execute Scaling and Root Planning.
- Document periodontal status and radiographic findings.
- Process radiographs and alert dentist to issues.
- Follow infection control procedures.
- Place sealants.
- Maintain thorough dental records and process and disinfect instruments post-procedure.
Full job description available upon request.
Job Requirements:
- Graduate of a accredited US school of Dental Hygiene.
- MA Dental Hygienist license.
- 2.5 years post-graduate experience as a dental hygienist preferably in a community or public health setting.
- Certification in delivering local anesthesia in state of Massachusetts.
- Our health center requires all employees to have the most recent COVID-19 booster and the yearly flu vaccine.
- Please note this position may require evening, weekend and/or holiday shifts on a rotating basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2.5 years as a dental hygienist
- Must be certified in local anesthesia (MA)
- COVID-19 booster and annual flu vaccine required
Benefits:
- Kennedy Community Health seeks to offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Health benefits start on first day of employment. Company pays 79% of health insurance Premiums.
- Competitive time off packages
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistants Program 100% paid for by employer
- Health benefits coverage for same-sex domestic partners, transgender health benefits.
Salary : $40 - $45
