Dental Hygienist - Full-Time with Benefits & Bonus

Dental Career Services; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay with bonus system

PTO

Medical Coverage/Vision/Dental

401k + match

Continuing Education

Job summary

A dental care provider in Chelmsford, MA is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist. Responsibilities include preparing patients, performing cleanings, and educating on oral hygiene. Candidates must be a Registered Dental Hygienist with knowledge in dental technology and have basic computer skills. The role offers competitive pay along with benefits like PTO, medical coverage, and continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• License/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist Required.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Use of Dental Technology, Dental Health Maintenance, Infection Control, Health Promotion and Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient.
• Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth.
• Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening and examining gums.
• Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions.
• Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and histories.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance.
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering supplies.
• Maintains professional knowledge by attending workshops and participating in societies.

Skills

Registered Dental Hygienist

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

Use of Dental Technology

Infection Control

Health Promotion and Maintenance

Job description

A dental care provider in Chelmsford, MA is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist. Responsibilities include preparing patients, performing cleanings, and educating on oral hygiene. Candidates must be a Registered Dental Hygienist with knowledge in dental technology and have basic computer skills. The role offers competitive pay along with benefits like PTO, medical coverage, and continuing education opportunities.