Dental Hygienist

Description

CIFC Health, a project of Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. is seeking to hire a full-time Dental Hygienist. Under the direction of the Chief of Dental Services, or designee, the Dental Hygienist is responsible for providing dental hygiene services to CIFC Health Dental patients at CIFC Health sites, including, but not limited to: our Dental Headquarters, the CIFC Health Mobile Dental Van, and CIFC Health school-based health center sites.

• Performs all dental hygiene activities according to the State’s Dental Practice Act. (e.g. dental prophylaxis, topical fluorides and sealants to appropriate patients.)
• Performs dental screenings on mobile van
• Reviews and updates dental history during periodic visits.
• Provides patient education to increase awareness regarding dental hygiene and home maintenance.
• Confirms hygiene appointments for the following day as time permits.
• Backs up the Dental Assistant and Receptionist when time permits.
• Takes patients as needed who cannot get on the schedule with other providers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competitive compensation, plus comprehensive fringe benefits package including paid time off, 13 paid holidays, health, dental and vision coverages, as well as other anciallary coverages, and retirement program. In addition, as a federally qualified healthcare center (FQHC), this position is eligible to apply for a Loan Repayment Program through HRSA (Health Resources and Service Administration).

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

Must be a Graduate of an accredited school of dental hygiene. Connecticut State Registered Dental Hygienist license required. Minimum of one years’ experience or equivalent; bilingual (English, Spanish, and/or Portuguese) preferred.