Registered Dental Hygienist-Oasis Clinics

Description

Mid Coast Hospital

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 61812

Maine Health - Oasis Free Clinic

Location:

331 Maine Street, Suite 4, Brunswick, ME

Schedule:

Consistent schedule

• Hours:
  
  7:45 a.m.
  
  - 4:15 p.m.

• Days:
  Fridays required; second weekday is negotiable (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday)

Maine Health's Oasis Free Clinic is seeking a positive, caring, flexible, dependable Dental Hygienist to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate is well‑organized, friendly, and demonstrates excellent communication and clinical skills while providing compassionate, high‑quality care to our patients.

This position offers a consistent daytime schedule in a supportive, mission‑driven clinical environment focused on community health and patient‑centered care.

• Administers prophylactic treatment, including scaling and polishing of teeth

• Documents existing restorations and identifies notable areas of possible decay or disease for dentist review; consults with dentist as appropriate

• Takes dental x‑rays to determine the extent of decay and disease

• Administers fluoride treatments as needed

• Updates and reviews patient medical histories, highlighting significant findings for dentist review

• Provides patient education on oral hygiene techniques and answers patient questions

• Practices universal precautions and adheres to sterilization and infection control procedures

• Maintains dental equipment and clinical areas

• Performs related duties as required, including dental assisting when needed

We are a free medical and dental clinic serving uninsured adults with low incomes who live in Midcoast Maine. Our small team works closely with medical and dental volunteers to provide care rooted in compassion, respect, dignity, and quality. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a direct impact in the community.

With a career at any of the Maine Health locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well‑being resources for you and your family.

Maine Health remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best‑in‑class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact rebecca.rand