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Dental Hygienist

Harrington Family Health Center
Harrington, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/10/2025

About Harrington Family Health Center

Harrington Family Health Center, a federally qualified health center (FQHC), is seeking a compassionate and skilled Dental Hygienist to join our team! This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a rural setting, where the need for dental services is high. We invite you to apply if you"re driven by a desire to serve underserved populations with precision and empathy.

Role Overview

As a Dental Hygienist at Harrington Family Health Center, you will play a critical role in enhancing our patients" overall health and well-being through comprehensive dental care and education. Working within a collaborative, supportive team, you will provide preventive and therapeutic oral health services while helping patients understand how to maintain good oral hygiene at home.

You will be empowered to take an active role in patient care, including dental prophylaxis, scaling, fluoride treatments, sealant application, and making appropriate referrals. You will also be allowed to provide personalized care that best supports each patient"s needs.

This position offers a unique chance to work with a diverse patient population, providing much-needed services to those in rural communities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Patient Care

Deliver high-quality of care by performing dental hygiene procedures including prophylaxis, scaling, fluoride applications, and sealant placement.

  • Educate patients on oral health practices and preventative care.
  • Collaborate with on-site Dentists, other dental hygienists, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive, patient-focused care.
  • Refer patients to external specialists when necessary, maintaining a continuum of care.
  • Professional Collaboration
  • Work closely with the health center"s dental and medical teams to ensure holistic care for each patient.

  • Participate in interdisciplinary education and supervision to enhance team knowledge and collaboration.
  • Attend dental team meetings and contribute to updates on procedures and compliance with department protocols.
  • Stay current through continuing education opportunities, ensuring, the highest standards of practice and care.
  • Community Outreach
  • Organize and conduct oral health education presentations both on-site and at community events.

  • Engage with the community to raise awareness of preventative dental care and services available at HFHC.
  • Requirements & Qualifications

    Education & Licensure

  • Graduate of an accredited school of Dental Hygiene.
  • Possess an active and unrestricted license to practice Dental Hygiene in the State of Maine.
  • Experience

  • Experience as a Dental Hygienist is preferred, though recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • Strong clinical judgment with the ability to make independent decisions in the best interest of patient care.
  • Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care.
  • Ability to build effective relationships with patients, colleagues, and external partners.
  • Commitment to maintaining up-to-date knowledge of dental hygiene practices through professional development.
  • Work Schedule

  • Monday to Thursday, with extended hours on Thursdays.
  • 40 hours per week
  • Job Type

  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Compensation

  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 403(b) retirement plan, Continuing education / professional development opportunities, and HRSA Loan Repayment Assistance / Loan Forgiveness.
  • Work Setting

  • In person, outpatient
  • Rural, federally qualified health center
  • Apply today to make a difference in the lives of those we serve while advancing your career in a dynamic and impactful role at HFHC!

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