Per-Diem Dental Hygienist

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a Dental Hygienist for per diem, onsite at 165 Cambridge Street. Under supervision of Administrative Manager and Division Chief, you will perform dental prophylaxis, take radiographs, and provide patient education.

Requires MA dental hygiene license and 3–5 years experience; associate degree minimum, bachelor's preferred. Responsibilities include charting, maintaining asepsis, scheduling recall, and assisting the dentist.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts state registration in Dental Hygiene.
• 3–5 years experience as a dental hygienist preferred; experience with dental practice management, electronic charting, and digital radiography required.
• Minimum Associate's degree; Bachelor's degree preferred from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental hygiene and prophylactic treatments.
• Take radiographs and intra oral images.
• Escort patients and manage operator scheduling; maintain recall system.
• Maintain asepsis standards and sterilize instruments.
• Document treatments in patient charts and assist dentist as needed.
• Perform clerical duties during slow periods.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Computer proficiency

Attention to detail

Patient education

Emergency response

Oral exam & radiography

Universal precautions

Dental radiology

Head and neck anatomy

CPR knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Dental practice management software

Electronic charting

Digital radiography systems

Job description

Site

The General Hospital CorporationMass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Administrative Manager and Division Chief, the position will perform dental prophylactic treatments; take radiographs and intra oral images; obtain blood pressure readings and provide dental hygiene care information to patients. Assists with other duties as backup to other office personnel as is required.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform dental hygiene and administer prophylactic treatments; remove calcareous deposits, accretions and stains and/or swab gums with medication. Instruct patients in care of teeth and mouth. Document all prophylactic treatments to patient chart, chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by the treating dentist. Document all prophylactic treatments to patient chart; chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by the treating dentist. Escort patients to and from operatory; pull and file patient charts; schedule and confirm hygiene appointments and maintain recall system. Take radiographs and intra oral images as required to assist in diagnosing treatments. Maintain accepted standards of asepsis including scrubbing and sterilizing hygiene instruments. Perform select clerical duties of other office support staff in the general dental clinic when there are significant slow periods or to provide relief when there are illnesses or vacation, or they do not have a patient (i.e. pulling and filing, calling patients for recall).

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must possess basic computer efficiencies and the ability to learn software systems
• Attentive to detail.
• Ability to provide compassionate care to patients and educate them in post visit and post procedure care
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Ability to conduct a brief oral exam and take appropriate x-rays.
• Knowledge of Universal Precautions
• Knowledge of Dental Radiology
• Knowledge of head and neck anatomy & physiology
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques - Knowledge of basic CPR

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS

Possesses Massachusetts state registration in Dental Hygiene.

EDUCATION

Minimum of Associate's degree, Bachelor's preferred or graduate of accredited program of Dental Hygiene.

EXPERIENCE

3- 5 years experience as a dental hygienist preferred. Previous experience with dental practice management, electronic charting, and digital radiography systems required.

Additional Job Details (if applicable) Additional Job Description

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 165 Cambridge Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 0

Employee Type Per Diem

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $27.95 - $40.70/Hourly

Grade 6

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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