Pediatric Hygienist

Chestnut Dental; Needham (MA); Sur place; USD 69 000 - 91 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, prescription, and vision ins.

401(k) with company match; FSA and HSA

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Dental benefits after 90 days

Summer hours

Company-paid life insurance and option

EAP and financial planning resources

Résumé du poste

Chestnut Dental Associates in Needham, MA is seeking a compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist to join our pediatric team. You will work with children from toddlers to college students, building lasting relationships and promoting healthy habits in a collaborative, team-focused practice.

We offer competitive pay, scheduling flexibility for evenings and Saturdays, and a range of benefits. New graduates and RDHs transitioning from adult dentistry are encouraged to apply and grow their pediatric

Qualifications

• Current BLS/CPR certification is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with pediatric patients is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide preventive hygiene care, including cleanings, radiographs, fluoride treatments, and assessments.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized clinical environment, adhering to OSHA and HIPAA standards.
• Document patient care and treatment plans accurately.
• Help children feel comfortable and confident in the dental chair.
• Educate patients and families about oral hygiene, nutrition, and cavity prevention.
• Build trusting relationships with patients and caregivers.
• Partner with pediatric dentists, assistants, and hygienists to deliver coordinated care.

Connaissances

BLS/CPR Certification

Communication skills

Description du poste

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Salary Range: $50.00 To $66.00 Annually

Love Working with Kids? Love Being Part of a Team?

At Chestnut Dental Associates, pediatric hygiene is about more than cleaning teeth. It’s about building relationships, creating positive dental experiences, and helping children develop healthy habits that last a lifetime.

We’re looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic Registered Dental Hygienist to join our pediatric team in Needham! Our patients range from toddlers to college students, giving you the chance to build lasting relationships with children and families as they grow.

We believe great patient care starts with great teamwork. Our pediatric dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants collaborate, pitch in, and support one another every day.

New graduate, experienced pediatric hygienist, or RDH transitioning from adult dentistry? We’d love to hear from you!

Why Join Chestnut Dental?

• Competitive pay: $50-$66/hour, based on experience


• Hiring bonus: $3,000 full-time or $1,500 part-time (subject to terms and employment milestones)


• Full-time and part-time opportunities, with some scheduling flexibility for evenings and Saturdays


• Supportive, collaborative team where everyone helps each other succeed


• Meaningful relationships with patients from early childhood through college


• Opportunities to grow: new graduates and hygienists developing pediatric skills welcome


• Established, respected practice serving families since 1970

What You’ll Do

• Provide preventive hygiene care, including cleanings, radiographs, fluoride treatments, and assessments


• Maintain a safe, clean and organized clinical environment, adhering to OSHA and HIPAA standards


• Document patient care and treatment plans accurately


• Help children feel comfortable and confident in the dental chair


• Educate patients and families about oral hygiene, nutrition, and cavity prevention


• Build trusting relationships with patients and caregivers


• Partner with pediatric dentists, assistants, and hygienists to deliver coordinated care


• Contribute to a welcoming clinical environment where teammates support one another

Who We’re Looking For (Required)

• Current BLS/CPR certification


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

You’ll thrive here if you enjoy working with children and families, bring warmth and patience to patient care, value teamwork, take pride in clinical excellence, and are eager to grow. Pediatric experience is welcome but not required.

Benefits That Take Care of You

• Medical, prescription, and vision insurance (eligible day one)


• 401(k) with company match; FSA and HSA options


• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, and bereavement leave


• Dental benefits through Chestnut Dental (after 90 days)


• Summer hours


• Company-paid life insurance and optional disability and supplemental life insurance


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial planning resources

About Chestnut Dental Associates

Founded in 1970, Chestnut Dental Associates has been caring for generations of families in the Needham area. Our multidisciplinary practice brings pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and adult dental care together under one roof.

Physical Requirements: This position involves standing, walking, bending, sitting, and the manual dexterity and visual acuity necessary for clinical care.

Chestnut Dental Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and welcoming workplace.