Dental Hygienist Position

4 weeks ago

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States Community Health Programs Full time
About the Organization

Community Health Programs is a network of health centers and caring professionals that provide outstanding primary and preventive care for patients of all ages. Our organization is unique in its broad spectrum of support services that extend beyond medical and dental issues to strengthen families and improve children's well-being. The region is a federally designated rural community and a Medically Underserved Population Area. Community Health Programs is a nonprofit health care provider and community partner, leading the communities we serve by providing high-quality healthcare, dental services, wellness education, and family support services. Our outreach provides free health screenings, insurance enrollment assistance, and information to help people take better care of themselves and their families.

Job Summary

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 Planning for periodontal disease per practice protocols and as directed by the dentist. This role supports our mission, vision, and values and adheres to compliance protocols as well as our policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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, for 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.
  • Set up and break down treatment room between patients.
  • Perform any lab tasks pertinent to the role as assigned by the clinical manager and/or dentist.
  • Follow all safety protocols.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Administrative and Reception Duties

  • Answer phones as needed.
  • Schedule new and established patient appointments as needed.
  • In instances where a late emergency arrives, support the Dental Center Practice Manager or in their 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.


Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

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


Essential Skills and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must have graduated with an Associate's degree 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.


Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Position
Dental Hygienist
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Location
CHP Neighborhood Dental Center
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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