Dental Hygienist

The Valere Group; North Adams (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Messenger Digital Dentistry in North Adams, MA is seeking a licensed Dental Hygienist who takes pride in preventive care and patient education. You’ll join a collaborative team that values time with each patient and avoids an assembly-line approach.

This in-person, full-time position offers a flexible schedule, competitive hourly rate, and access to digital dentistry tools including 3D imaging and same-day crowns in a relaxed, upscale setting.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts dental hygiene license required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Massachusetts local anesthesia certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental cleanings, including prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing
• Administer local anesthesia as permitted by Massachusetts law
• Conduct periodontal assessments, charting, and maintenance
• Take and interpret dental radiographs and digital images
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care

Skills

Massachusetts Dental Hygiene license

CPR/BLS

Local anesthesia certification

Digital dentistry familiarity

Tools

Digital radiography

Job description

ABOUT THE PRACTICE

Messenger Digital Dentistry is a modern, patient-centered dental practice built on high-quality, comprehensive care in a relaxed, upscale setting. Prevention and patient education aren't an afterthought here. You'll have the digital technology, the support, and the time to really connect with every patient, not just move them through the chair. Our patients love the team so much that some travel an hour to see us.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

• Competitive pay: $50–$54 per hour, depending on experience.
• A schedule that fits your life: Monday through Thursday, with Fridays (8:00 AM – 1:00 PM) as an optional add-on. Want a four-day week? Perfect. Want extra hours? We will make room.
• High-tech, modern care: Digital dentistry and 3D technology, same-day crowns, implants, and Invisalign. Work in a practice that is built for the way modern dentistry is done.
• A team that has your back: A collaborative clinical team that respects your judgment and gives you the time every patient deserves, not a rushed, assembly-line schedule.
• Loyal, engaged patients: Patients who already show up ready to invest in preventive care and who leave rave reviews about the experience.
• Supportive environment: A positive, team-first culture where everyone pulls in the same direction.

WHERE YOU'LL PRACTICE

North Adams sits in the northern Berkshires, where small-city charm meets big-outdoors living. Spend your days off hiking Mount Greylock, the highest peak in Massachusetts, exploring the Mohawk Trail, or skiing and biking in the surrounding hills. Catch world-class contemporary art at MASS MoCA, enjoy the independent restaurants and breweries downtown, and feel the energy of a college-town region with Williams College and MCLA right in your backyard. It is a place where you can build a life outside the operatory as rich as the career you build inside it.

POSITION SUMMARY

We're looking for a licensed, compassionate Dental Hygienist who takes real pride in preventive care and patient education. You'll partner with a clinical team that respects your expertise, protects the time you need with every patient, and genuinely has your back. This isn't an assembly line. It's a team invested in doing hygiene right.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Clinical Care

• Perform dental cleanings, including prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing
• Administer local anesthesia as permitted by Massachusetts law, so patients stay comfortable during deeper therapy
• Conduct periodontal assessments, charting, and ongoing perio maintenance
• Take and interpret dental radiographs and digital images in compliance with state regulations
• Spot signs of oral disease early and loop the dentist in fast

Patient Education & Experience

• Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques and preventive care in a way that actually sticks
• Use our digital and 3D technology to show patients what you see, so they understand their own oral health
• Reinforce the dentist's treatment recommendations with clarity and confidence
• Send patients out the door with clear, thorough post-treatment care instructions

Teamwork & Practice Growth

• Partner with the doctor on treatment planning, flagging restorative and cosmetic needs such as crowns, implants, and Invisalign candidates
• Keep patient flow smooth and on time, and keep records, instruments, and operatories compliant with OSHA, HIPAA, and infection-control standards

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Valid Dental Hygiene license in Massachusetts
• Current CPR/BLS certification

Preferred

• Ability to administer local anesthesia (certification in Massachusetts)
• Comfort with digital dental technology, and curiosity to learn more
• Previous experience in a dental or clinical setting, including periodontal therapy

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is an in-person, patient-facing clinical role at our North Adams practice. The role is full-time: Monday through Wednesday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Fridays, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, are optional for candidates who would like additional hours. The role involves prolonged standing and fine motor work.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• $50–$54 per hour, depending on experience
• A supportive, collaborative team that backs you up clinically and personally

This job description reflects the primary duties and expectations of the Dental Hygienist role and is not an exhaustive list. Responsibilities may be adjusted based on practice size, volume, and leadership direction.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

This organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, termination, compensation, benefits, and training.