Dental Hygienist - Boston, United States - Northeast Healthcare Recruitment

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment Boston, United States

3 weeks ago

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Job Description

Job DescriptionDescriptionWorking under the direct supervision of the Hygiene Department Supervisor, the Registered Dental Hygienist is responsible for the direct provision of oral hygiene and appropriate preventative services to dental patients of the center. The Registered Dental Hygienist is also responsible for providing appropriate oral health information to individuals. The schedule for this position includes a mandatory Saturday morning shift. This is a full time position.
Representative Duties:

1.Provides high quality clinical services to patients

Assists in the oral health management of all clinic patients
Obtains baseline oral hygiene assessment data based upon accepted principles of oral hygiene and periodontal care
Provides oral health education and appropriate individual counseling for all center dental patients
Provides clinical oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted professional practices and standards and in compliance with applicable state law and the center's clinical protocols
Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by a dentist in accordance with state regulations and law as well as Dental Department protocol and directive
Assists with various other clinical functions of the Dentistry Department as appropriate and if time permits

2.Performs non-clinical activities related to patient care

Records patient-hygienist transactions as they occur in the patient's dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient, and the care or treatment provided
Integration of appropriate patient dental hygiene care with other health care professionals involved in the patient's health care management
Assists in the maintenance of all Dental Department areas in compliance with Dental Department directive and policies as well as center policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control, and safety issues
Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business, and patient care of the Dental Department
Assists with various other non-clinical functions of the Dentistry Department as appropriate and if time permits
Ensures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Dental Department directive and center policy as well as state federal regulations(s)
Complies in full with the center's Exposure Control Plan
As directed by a supervisor, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives
Responsible for personal compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and center rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures governing the practice of dental hygiene and the clinical provision of dental hygiene services as well as those relating to, but not limited to, personnel issues, workplace safety, public health, and confidentiality

3.Meets agency participatory expectation

Adheres to all agency and departmental policies and procedures
Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities as requested
Adheres to the highest principles of patient and client confidentiality
Adheres to established safety policies, procedures and precautions; identifies potential or actual unsafe situations in the environment and takes measures to rectify the situation
Attends all required meetings, in-services, and professional training
Maintains professional competence necessary to perform job responsibilities; maintains and provides the agency with records of continuing education activities
Serves on agency committees and in professional organizations when requested

4. Performs other related job duties as required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Dental Hygiene
Unrestricted license to practice Dental Hygiene in the State of Massachusetts
Current CPR (BLS) Certification
Local anesthesia certification
Working knowledge of all phases of the field of dental hygiene
Skill in the techniques of oral hygiene procedures and the use of equipment, instruments, and materials
Knowledge and practice of preventive dentistry and ability to instruct patients
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working in an ethnically, culturally, and racially diverse environment preferred
Ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups of individuals required

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises
Moderate physical activity Requires handling average-weight objects up to 15-20 pounds, assisting with patients and standing and/or walking for most the day
Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training
Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment

$49 / hour

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