Dental Hygienist

Harbor Health Services, Inc.; Dennis (MA); Hybrid; USD 52,390 - 78,619; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Flexible benefits for part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dennis, MA, seeks a motivated Dental Hygienist to provide essential preventive and therapeutic dental services. The position offers a flexible schedule, allowing for part-time or full-time hours. Tasks include conducting clinical procedures, educating patients on oral health, and assisting with various dental duties. Qualifications include a valid MA Dental Hygiene license and at least one year of clinical experience. Competitive base pay and sign-on bonus available.

Qualifications

• Current MA Dental Hygiene license required for practicing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is mandatory.
• 1 year of clinical experience is necessary, with 3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs and medical history.
• Perform oral exams and screenings for oral health.
• Instruct patients on proper dental care and tools.
• Perform authorized dental hygiene procedures accurately.
• Assist in dental duties as needed.

Skills

Clinical procedures

Patient education

Oral exams

Infection control

Education

BA preferred

Current MA Dental Hygiene license

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Overview

Dental Hygienist position at Harbor Health Services, Inc., located at Ellen Jones Community Dental Center in Dennis, MA. Flexible schedule, part time or full time (20‑40 hrs weekly).

Compensation

Base pay range: $38.03/hr – $57.07/hr. Sign‑on bonus: $2,500 (half at hire, remainder at 90 days, existing employees not eligible).

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off, flexible benefits for part time.

Role

Dental Hygienist provides preventive, educational, and therapeutic services supporting total oral health. Duties include assisting the dentist, reviewing medical history, performing clinical procedures, and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Takes and records vital signs; reviews medical chart for medications and allergies.
• Performs oral exams, oral cancer screening, periodontal charting, evaluates occlusion and parafunctional habits, screens for orthodontic, periodontal, and charts restorations.
• Instructs patients on proper dental care, diet, brushing, flossing, adjunct tools, fluoride rinses; records instructions in medical record.
• Performs authorized procedures such as sub‑gingival and supra‑gingival scaling, root planning and curettage, fluoride varnish, topical anesthetics; records each treatment accurately.
• May perform dental assisting duties as needed: infection control, triage of emergency patients, setup and breakdown of operations before and after patients.

Requirements

• BA preferred; current MA Dental Hygiene license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• 1 year of professional clinical experience; 3 years preferred (may substitute 2 years Dental Assisting experience for 1 year).

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.