Per-Diem Dental Hygienist

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.

• 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).

• 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.

• Massachusetts state registration in Dental Hygiene.

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

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

• 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)

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 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.