Dental Hygienist: Flexible FT/PT, Community Care Impact

Community Health Center of Cape Cod; Bourne (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Center of Cape Cod is seeking an experienced Dental Hygienist to join our expanding Oral Services team. The role involves providing dental prophylaxis, fluoride applications, and sealants, while performing radiographs and comprehensive oral examinations in a busy community health setting.

Responsibilities include documenting plans of care in Dentrix, adhering to OSHA and CDC safety guidelines, and maintaining patient recall in coordination with front desk staff.

Qualifications

• Must hold Massachusetts Dental Hygienist License and Anesthesia Permit.
• CPR Certification is required.
• Experience in a community health setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental prophylaxis: scaling and polishing in a busy community health practice.
• Perform fluoride applications; apply sealants.
• Conduct hard and soft tissue examination for caries and pathology detection.
• Take exposure of Periapical, Bite-Wing, and Panoramic dental radiographs.
• Document plan of care in Dentrix system.
• Follow OSHA and CDC guidelines for safety.
• Maintain patient recall system, coordinating with front desk registration staff.
• Performs other professional duties and participate in ongoing trainings.

Skills

Patient education

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Massachusetts Dental Hygienist License

Anesthesia Permit

CPR Certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Community Health Center of Cape Cod is seeking an experienced Dental Hygienist to join our expanding Oral Services team. The role involves providing dental prophylaxis, fluoride applications, and sealants, while performing radiographs and comprehensive oral examinations in a busy community health setting.

Responsibilities include documenting plans of care in Dentrix, adhering to OSHA and CDC safety guidelines, and maintaining patient recall in coordination with front desk staff.