Dental Hygienist

Community Health Programs Inc; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Programs (CHP) in the Berkshire region seeks a Dental Hygienist to provide patient education, screenings, prophylaxis, and root scaling and planing under the dentist's direction at our FQHC clinic in Berkshire, MA.

Ideal candidate has Associates in Dental Hygiene, MA license, CPR, proficiency in Dentrix, and commitment to CHP's mission of accessible care; CHP supports continuing education and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated with Associates in Dental Hygiene from an accredited school.
• Must have a valid Massachusetts license to practice as a Dental Hygienist.
• Maintain a current CPR license.
• Attend continuing education meetings at the dental center when scheduled.
• Be efficient and proficient in Dentrix and any other software required at the Dental Center.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome all assigned patients.
• Conduct a medical and dental history with every patient.
• Complete a thorough intra and extra oral exam for all patients.
• Take dental radiographs when appropriate.
• Provide prophylaxis cleaning and polishing of teeth.
• Provide root scaling and planing of teeth.
• Provide patient education on periodontal disease.
• Confer with treating dentist on all patients seen.
• Make referrals to specialists as appropriate.
• Document all patient activity in the patient chart.
• Set up and break down treatment room between patients.
• Performs any lab tasks per clinician instructions.
• Follow safety protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dental Hygiene

Massachusetts License

CPR Certification

Dentrix

Education

Associates in Dental Hygiene

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Community Health Programs (CHP) is a mission-driven, nonprofit network of health centers dedicated to nurturing and inspiring healthy lives for people throughout the Berkshires. Our mission guides everything we do: delivering exceptional, compassionate health care and family services that strengthen individuals, families, and our entire community.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), CHP is uniquely positioned to ensure access to high-quality, comprehensive care for all - regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Serving a federally designated rural and Medically Underserved Population Area, we work to remove barriers and advance health equity across our region.

Our network provides adult and pediatric primary care, women's health, dental, nutrition, and behavioral health support. Beyond clinical care, our Family Services team supports thousands of families across the region with programs that help meet essential needs and reduce barriers that impact health and well-being.

At CHP, our mission is to provide access to health care for everyone.

Description

Salary Range: $40.00 - $48.00 / hour

The Dental Hygienist provides patient education, intra-oral and extra-oral screenings of every patient seen, prophylaxis cleaning and polishing of the teeth, and Root Scaling and Planing for periodontal disease per practice protocols and as directed by the dentist.This person will support CHP’s mission, vision, and values and will adhere to compliance protocols as well as CHP’s policies and procedures.

Position Requirements

Dental Hygienist Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome all assigned patients.
• Conduct a medical and dental history with every patient contacting outside physicians when appropriate prior to care.
• Complete a thorough intra and extra oral exam for all patients.
• Take dental radiographs when appropriate.
• Provide prophylaxis cleaning and polishing of teeth.
• Provide root scaling and planing of teeth.
• Provide appropriate patient education as needed example: periodontal disease.
• Confer with treating dentist on all patients seen.
• Make necessary referrals to specialists where appropriate based upon practice guidelines.
• Document all patient activity in the patient chart.
• Sets up and breaks down treatment room between patients.
• Performs any lab tasks pertinent to role as assigned by the clinical manager and/or dentist.
• Follows all safety protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Admin/Reception Duties

• Answers phones as needed.
• Schedules new and established patent appointments as needed.
• In instances where a late emergency arrives, support the Dental Center Practice Manager or in his/her absence, the dentist on duty by supporting the care team where appropriate with service through patient’s final discharge.
• Observe and cooperate with the security of the Dental center at all time.

Competencies

• Compassion
• Manual Dexterity
• Interpersonal Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Physical Stamina

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Must have graduated with Associates in Dental Hygiene from an accredited school.
• Must have a valid Massachusetts license to practice as a Dental Hygienist.
• Maintain a current CPR license.
• Attend continuing education meetings at the dental center when scheduled.
• Be efficient and proficient in Dentrix and any other software required at the Dental Center.

Physical Requirements

• Click here to view the Clinical Support ADA requirements

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.