Dental Hygienist - Per Diem

CHP Berkshires; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

CHP Berkshires in Berkshire County, MA is seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist on a per diem basis to support our community health center. You will perform screenings, prophylaxis cleaning, polishing, and root scaling and planing under the direction of the dentist.

You will greet patients, collect medical/dental histories, take radiographs as appropriate, and educate patients on periodontal health. Strong dental software proficiency (Dentrix) and an Massachusetts license are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate with an Associate in Dental Hygiene from an accredited school.
• Massachusetts license to practice as a Dental Hygienist.
• Current CPR license.
• Proficient in Dentrix and other required software.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and perform medical/dental histories.
• Conduct intra- and extra-oral exams and take radiographs when appropriate.
• Provide prophylaxis cleaning, polishing, and root scaling and planing.
• Document patient activity in the chart and coordinate referrals.
• Support dental center staff and maintain treatment rooms between patients.
• Handle admin tasks like scheduling and phone coverage.

Skills

Compassion

Manual Dexterity

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Physical Stamina

Education

Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Dental Hygienist - Per Diem

Community Health Programs | Berkshire County, MA

ABOUT CHP

Community Health Programs (CHP) is a community health center caring for people throughout the Berkshires. Our mission is to nurture and inspire healthy lives for people throughout the Berkshires by delivering exceptional and compassionate health care and family services.

THE ROLE

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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• 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 patient 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 times.

WHAT YOU BRING

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

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• 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 & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The following are physical and mental demands which may or may not be applicable to this position.

Physical Demands

• Constant: Hearing, seeing, color vision, reading, math, oral and written communication.
• Frequent: Balancing, stooping, reaching, handling, depth perception, mechanical concepts, operating equipment.
• Occasional:
• Minimal:

Mental Demands

• Constant: Interpersonal skills, implementing, evaluating, organizing, handling, public contact, concentration.
• Frequent: Specifying, stressful situations.
• Occasional: Interpreting, consulting, analyzing, presenting, trauma/grief/death, decision-making.

Equipment Operated: Computers, copiers, printers, fans, calculators, various medical office equipment and supplies

WHY JOIN CHP?

• Mission-driven work: make a direct, everyday difference in the health of your neighbors and community.
• A team that has your back: join a work environment that is caring, collaborative, and innovative.
• Life in the Berkshires: live and work in a region known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and vibrant arts and culture.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Community Health Programs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.