Dental Hygienist

Community Health Center of Cape Cod; Bourne (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Center of Cape Cod is seeking an experienced Dental Hygienist to join our expanding Oral Services team. The role involves providing dental prophylaxis, fluoride applications, and sealants, while performing radiographs and comprehensive oral examinations in a busy community health setting.

Responsibilities include documenting plans of care in Dentrix, adhering to OSHA and CDC safety guidelines, and maintaining patient recall in coordination with front desk staff.

Qualifications

• Must hold Massachusetts Dental Hygienist License and Anesthesia Permit.
• CPR Certification is required.
• Experience in a community health setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental prophylaxis: scaling and polishing in a busy community health practice.
• Perform fluoride applications; apply sealants.
• Conduct hard and soft tissue examination for caries and pathology detection.
• Take exposure of Periapical, Bite-Wing, and Panoramic dental radiographs.
• Document plan of care in Dentrix system.
• Follow OSHA and CDC guidelines for safety.
• Maintain patient recall system, coordinating with front desk registration staff.
• Performs other professional duties and participate in ongoing trainings.

Skills

Patient education

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Massachusetts Dental Hygienist License

Anesthesia Permit

CPR Certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Join our expanding Oral Services team as a Dental Hygienist! Responsibilities will include:Provide dental prophylaxis: scaling and polishing in a busy community health practice.Performs fluoride applications; Applies sealantsConduct hard and soft tissue examination including caries and pathology detectionTake exposure of Periapical, Bite-Wing, and Panoramic Dental RadiographsProvide patient and family educationDocument plan of care in Dentrix systemFollow OSHA and CDC Guidelines for both employee and patient safety includingMaintain patient recall system, coordinating with front desk registration staffPerforms other professional related duties and participation in ongoing trainingsPosition requires:Current Massachusetts Dental Hygienist License and Anesthesia PermitCPR CertificateMission driven individual that enjoys working in a team based integrated model of careFlexible schedule available FT/PT and Per Diem hours as well as Saturday mornings