Dental Hygienist

Health Here; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here in Great Barrington, MA seeks a compassionate dental hygienist to provide patient-centered support in an integrated, holistic community health setting. You will prepare treatment rooms and assist with smooth dental care delivery for every patient.

You will perform dental hygiene procedures in accordance with the dental practice act, uphold safety/sterilization standards, and maintain organized clinical areas while communicating clearly with patients and the dental team.

Qualifications

• Dental hygienist licensure/credentialing as required by the dental practice act.
• Strong knowledge of proper dental hygiene procedures and safety/sterilization practices.
• Excellent patient communication and a compassionate bedside approach.
• Attention to detail and ability to prepare and organize clinical areas efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, patients, and required instruments/materials before procedures.
• Perform dental hygiene procedures in accordance with the dental practice act.
• Support the dental team to ensure safe, effective patient care.
• Maintain compliance with applicable standards and practice regulations.

Skills

Licensure/credentialing

Dental hygiene procedures

Patient communication

Safety & sterilization

Job description

Provide compassionate, patient-centered support within an integrated, holistic community health setting. Prepare and set up the treatment room, including arranging instruments and materials, and assist with smooth dental care delivery.

Key Duties

• Prepare treatment rooms, patients, and required instruments/materials before procedures.


• Perform dental hygiene procedures in accordance with the dental practice act.


• Support the dental team to ensure safe, effective patient care.


• Maintain compliance with applicable standards and practice regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Dental hygienist licensure/credentialing as required by the dental practice act.


• Strong knowledge of proper dental hygiene procedures and safety/sterilization practices.


• Excellent patient communication and a compassionate bedside approach.


• Attention to detail and ability to prepare and organize clinical areas efficiently.