Dental Hygienist FT Days

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time schedule

Excellent benefits starting day 1

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England's Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT is hiring a dental hygienist for a full-time day shift. You will provide prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, radiographs, fluoride applications, and patient education, recording treatment in the chart for diverse ages from children to the elderly.

You will work under supervision and may operate at either campus as needed, with access to medication storage and duties aligned to patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or certificate in dental hygiene.
• Current Licensure in Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental hygiene services to diverse patient groups (children to geriatric).
• Prepare and clean operatory implements recall system.
• Perform hygiene services as observed by supervisor.
• Perform prophylaxis, scaling and root planning.
• Participate in the soft tissue management program.
• Apply topical fluoride and scalants to teeth.
• Demonstrate and evaluate oral hygiene techniques and progress of periodontal disease.
• Advise doctor of need for local anesthetic as indicated by patient response or chart.
• Take radiographs on patients of all ages.
• Record medical history and collect patient data in patient records.

Skills

Dental hygiene services

Radiographs

Patient data collection

Fluoride application

Soft tissue management

Record keeping

Education

Associate’s degree or certificate in dental hygiene

Current Licensure in Connecticut

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose

Provides dental hygiene services, including prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and oral hygiene instructions to children, adolescent, adult, geriatric and medically compromised patients. Documents treatment and examination results in the patient's record. Position may require working at either campus. Partial access to medications is given to the incumbent of this position because they are required by their job responsibilities to transport or stock medications to approved medication storage locations

What you will do

• Provide dental hygiene services to children, adolescent, adult, geriatric, and medically compromised patients
• Prepare and clean operatory implements recall system
• Perform hygiene services as observed by supervisor.
• Perform prophylaxis, scaling and root planning
• Participate in the soft tissue management program
• Apply topical fluoride and apply scalants to teeth
• Demonstrate and evaluate oral hygiene techniques and explain progress of periodontal disease
• Advise doctor of need for local anesthetic as indicated by patient response to treatment or as documented in the patient's record
• Take radiographs on children, adolescent, adult, geriatric patients
• Record medical history and collect patient data on patients

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or certificate in dental hygiene
• Current Licensure in Connecticut

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full time 40hrs M-F days
• Excellent benefits - starting day 1!

Compensation and Benefits

At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Pay Range: $33.10 - $52.95 per hour

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiative
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospitaliscommitted to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.