Dental Hygienist; Roslindale Medical & Dental Ctr

Position:
Dental Hygienist

Department:
Roslindale Medical & Dental Center

Schedule:

Part Time

• Provide direct oral health screenings, including assessment of oral health conditions, review of health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting, and measuring blood pressure and pulse.
• Takes and develops dental radiographs (x‑rays).
• Removes calculus and plaque (both hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth.
• Applies preventive materials to the teeth such as sealants and fluorides.
• Promotes oral health education and literacy; teaches patients and families on proper oral hygiene strategies, including tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling.
• Counsels patients and families regarding good nutrition and its impact on oral health.
• Completes impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs).
• Performs documentation and office management activities.
• Schedules and coordinates referrals for restorative and specialty care when needed.
• Follows hospital infection control and safety procedures.
• Meets hospital standards of performance and conduct, including patient rights and customer service.

• Education: Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene school.
• Licensure: Registered dental hygienist in Massachusetts with a current license.
• Experience: Five years of experience in oral health education and promotion preferred.
• Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; working knowledge of word processing and database management; ability to collect, organize and analyze data.
• Ability to perform oral health screenings and dental charting.

Salary Range: $30.05 – $43.75 (hourly) based on education, experience, skills, and certifications.

Benefits include: medical, dental and vision insurance; pharmacy coverage; discretionary annual bonuses; merit increases; flexible spending accounts; 403(b) savings matches; paid time off; career advancement opportunities; resources to support employee and family well‑being.

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer and ensures equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other non‑job‑related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact Talent acquisition or call 617‑638‑8582.