Dental Hygienist/Dental Assistant Supervisor

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc.; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Licensing reimbursement

Continuing education credits

Employee discounts

Job summary

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. is seeking a Dental Hygienist/Dental Assistant Supervisor to oversee dental staff and ensure high standards of care in a community health setting. The role combines clinical hygiene work with supervision, scheduling, and compliance with infection control protocols.

You will perform hygienist duties (cleaning, X-rays, sealants, fluoride) and support administrative functions, in a fast-paced environment with an emphasis on patient education and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program and MA RDH license.
• Experience as Dental Assistant, preferably in a community health setting.
• 2–3 years staff supervision experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish/Portuguese preferred.
• Experience with Epic Wisdom or EMR system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications.
• Continuing education credits as required by boards/licensing.
• CORI clearance and proof of meeting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Dental Assisting and Outreach staff.
• Develop schedules for the assistants.
• Maintain sterilization and infection control protocols.
• Support the dental department administratively.
• Provide clinical time as Dental Hygienist per dentist's instructions (cleaning, X-rays, sealants, fluoride, hygiene education).

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish/Portuguese

Epic Wisdom experience

Electronic Medical Records

Microsoft Office

HIPAA compliance

Strong communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Massachusetts RDH License

Dental Hygiene program

Tools

Epic Wisdom

EMR

Job description

Description

Exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced medical team within a growing federally qualified community health center. HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. “The Heart of Our Community” provides comprehensive services including adult/pediatric medical care, health education, health assessment and screenings, gynecology, cardiology, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and adult/pediatric dental care.

Dental Hygienist/Dental Assistant Supervisor

Under the general supervision of the Chief Dental Officer, the Dental Hygienist/Dental Assistant Supervisor provides direct supervision to all Dental Assisting and Dental Outreach Staff including development of schedules for the assistants; maintains sterilization and infection control protocols; and supports the dental department in a variety of administrative and clerical functions. This position also includes clinical time working as a Dental Hygienist, providing oral healthcare to our dental patients as per the dentist’s instructions. The healthcare consists of cleaning, scaling, polishing teeth, taking/processing X-rays, sealants, Fluoride treatment, and teaching oral hygiene.

Schedule

Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm; Wed OFF

Evenings and Saturday coverage if needed

Pay Range

$82,374.15 – $93,225.61 annually

* The pay range represents HealthFirst’s good faith estimate for this role at the time of posting, in compliance with applicable laws. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, market conditions, and budget considerations. Candidates with less direct experience may be placed at the lower end of the range, while those with more significant or specialized experience may be considered at the higher end.

Benefits

3.2 weeks of paid time off (PTO), 3 personal days, and 11.5 paid holidays; employer contributed health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and retirement contributions; voluntary flexible spending accounts and disability/critical illness coverage; and employee discounts, referral program, reimbursable licensing fees, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education credits.

Required Qualifications

1. Successful completion of an accredited Dental Hygiene program and a Massachusetts Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) License are required.
2. Prior experience working as a Dental Assistant, preferably in a community health setting.
3. 2-3 years staff supervision experience preferred.
4. Bilingual (English, Spanish/Portuguese) preferred.
5. Experience with Epic Wisdom or Electronic Medical Record required.
6. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications required.
7. Satisfactory completion of continuing education credits as mandated by any professional boards, licensing agencies, or credentialing organizations as applicable.
8. Must submit CORI and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information.

Competencies

1. High level of customer service and a positive approach to work with patients. Projects positive attitude about the department and the health center, and offers services to ensure positive experience.
2. Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner and in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
3. Ability to work accurately, independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
4. Ability to maintain an organized work area and work collaboratively as a member of a team.
5. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and time management skills to effectively communicate with patients.
6. Works well under pressure to manage stressful situations.
7. Uses sound judgment and confidence.li>
8. Ability to multi- task.
9. Detail-oriented and accurate.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Learn more about us by checking out our website and company video.

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HealthFirst is committed to eliminating discrimination and welcomes applicants and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. HealthFirst does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition, transgender status, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.