Registered Dental Hygienist-Dental Care Clinic Belfast

Description

Medical Group Practices

Professional - Clinical

Req #: 82658

For a limited time Maine Health is offering a $10,000.00 Sign on Bonus fora Registered Dental Hygienist! Eligible candidates are hired into a Full or Part time position. Bonusamountprorated forPart timehires;per diem hires are ineligible. Current Maine Health member employees are ineligible; former Maine Health Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months of separation from employment.

At Maine Health, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of the communities we serve. Our Belfast dental clinic team is passionate about providing accessible oral healthcare and building meaningful connections within the community.

If you are a compassionate dental hygienist who values teamwork, community impact, and preventative care, we encourage you to apply.

• Location:
  
  125 Northport Avenue, Suite 107, Belfast, ME
• Schedule:
  
  32 hours per week (Four 8-hour shifts)
• Days/
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday – Thursday
• Schedule Type:
  
  Consistent

This position is based at the Maine Health Dental Care Clinic in Belfast, a small, collaborative team of five professionals dedicated to serving the community. The clinic provides care to both adults and children, with a strong focus on serving low-income patients and increasing access to essential dental services. The team partners with local organizations such as WCAP to provide dental care to preschool-aged children and offers limited emergency dental care to Waldo County residents.

The clinic’s mission is supported in part by local charitable organizations and grant funding.

• Provide dental hygiene services including patient assessment, prophylaxis, scaling, and preventative treatments
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, preventative care, and overall oral health
• Assist in identifying oral health conditions and collaborate with the dental provider on patient care plans
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records and documentation
• Support infection control and sterilization protocols in accordance with clinic and regulatory standards
• Participate in community outreach or education efforts when appropriate
• Work collaboratively with the dental care team to ensure a positive patient experience

The Registered Dental Hygienist role is responsible for the direct provision of dental hygiene and appropriate preventative services to oral patients of the clinic, as well as providing appropriate oral health information to individuals and groups.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited School of Dental Hygiene required.
• License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current applicable state(s) license in Dental Hygiene required. Current applicable state(s) Dental Radiographer license required or must receive within three months of hire.
• Experience:
  
  One year of clinical experience as a dental hygienist preferred.

Maine Health is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.

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