Per-Diem Dental Hygienist

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 38,503 - 56,068; Part time

Job summary

1200 The General Hospital Corporation in Boston is seeking a Dental Hygienist to provide dental hygiene care, perform prophylactic treatments, and assist with other office duties. The ideal candidate will have Massachusetts state registration in Dental Hygiene and experience with electronic charting systems.

This per diem position requires effective communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations. The pay range is between $27.95 and $40.70 per hour, with a work location at 165 Cambridge Street.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal skills and attentive to detail.
• Basic CPR knowledge and understanding of dental anatomy required.
• Massachusetts state registration in Dental Hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental hygiene and administer prophylactic treatments.
• Instruct patients in the care of teeth and mouth.
• Document all treatments in the patient chart.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Basic computer efficiencies

Attention to detail

Knowledge of CPR and aseptic techniques

Education

Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene

Bachelor's preferred

Job description

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 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.
• 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, and Competencies Required

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer efficiencies and ability to learn software systems.
• Attentive to detail.
• Provide compassionate care to patients and educate them in post visit and post procedure care.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Conduct a brief oral exam and take appropriate x‑rays.
• Knowledge of Universal Precautions, Dental Radiology, head and neck anatomy & physiology, aseptic techniques, basic CPR.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

• Massachusetts state registration in Dental Hygiene.

Education

• Associate's degree, Bachelor's preferred, or graduate of an 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.

Job Details

• Work Location: 165 Cambridge Street, Onsite
• Job Type: Employee (Per Diem)
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $27.95 – $40.70 per hour
• Grade: 6
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 (unspecified)

EEO Statement

We are 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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and TitleI 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.