Dental Hygienist

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center

  • Worcester, MA
  • $40.00-45.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Are you looking for a meaningful career? Are you passionate about healthcare in your community? Do you enjoy helping peopleWe are currently hiring a Dental Hygienist based in Worcester 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 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 cultures 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.Salary Range: $40.00-45.00/Hour
*All Pay Rates are subject to Experience, License or Certification and Location* Essential Functions:
  • Actively participates in maintaining a patient recall system
  • Applies patient markers to adequately determine the correct patient is present for the dental appointment.
  • Accurately completes the dental record, providing all necessary information relating to oral hygiene, Periodontal status, probing depths, attachment loss, and accurate charting of the current oral condition.
  • Completes notes after each procedure.
  • Demonstrates competency and proficiency in oral prophylaxis, with a thorough understanding of each instrument and its function.
  • Demonstrates competency and proficiency in Scaling and Root Planning.
Education and Experience
  • 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.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Portuguese, or other language identified by Department as a need.
  • 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.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based on related experience
  • Medical insurance starts on the first day of employment.
  • Health center pays 80% of medical insurance premiums.
  • Includes coverage for all individuals and most family types.
  • Generous time off packages
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center