Dental Hygienist

VitalCore Health Strategies; Lancaster (MA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a PRN Dental Hygienist for locations in Massachusetts, including Lancaster and Gardner. The role involves providing oral care, promoting oral hygiene, and maintaining treatment records under a Dentist's supervision.

The ideal candidate must be fluent in English and demonstrate teamwork, independent decision-making, and the ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders.

The position offers a dynamic working schedule with opportunities for travel and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English language, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
• Must be a supportive team member who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork and team concept.
• Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Able to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Possess leadership and supervisory ability.

Responsibilities

• Scale and polish teeth and roots.
• Record all aspects of treatment provided in the dental record.
• Initiate and maintain recall program for inmates' treatment.
• Check and maintain instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure proper clean-up, packaging, and sterilizing of instruments.
• Perform dental assessments when required.

Skills

Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking)

Teamwork

Independent decision-making

Tactful communication

Leadership and supervisory ability

Job description

PRN Dental Hygienist at MCI-Shirley, Shirley, MA

*This position requires travel to between locations in our Northern region including Gardner and Lancaster.*

DENTAL HYGIENIST POSITION SUMMARY

The Dental Hygienist is responsible for providing oral care involving prophylaxis under the supervision of a Dentist and may perform educational and organizational work in promoting oral hygiene.

DENTAL HYGIENIST SCHEDULE

• PRN

DENTAL HYGIENIST MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be fluent in English language, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
• Must be a supportive team member who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork and team concept.
• Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Able to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Possess leadership and supervisory ability and be able to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

DENTAL HYGIENIST ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Scale and polish teeth and roots. Remove sutures. Take study models. Polish amalgam restorations. Place and remove rubber dams.
• Record all aspects of treatment provided and other pertinent information in the inmate's dental record.
• Initiate and maintain recall program for additional instructions and treatment for inmates whose condition and/or attitude indicate a need. Also complete a follow-up prophylaxis treatment in a specific time interval.
• Check and maintain instruments, equipment, and supplies, including ordering replacements and submitting work orders.
• Ensure proper clean-up, packaging, and sterilizing of instruments. Maintain a clean and orderly working environment. Instruct dental assistant in proper techniques and other training as directed.
• Perform dental assessments when required. Perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Attend training and meetings as required.