Dental Hygienist

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

87d • $95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

DENTAL HYGIENIST, MIT Health, to provide appropriate dental care and oral hygiene instruction to patients; perform preventive and therapeutic treatments according to a patient's individual needs, including coronal polishing, supra- and sub gingival scaling, root planning, placing sealants, application of fluoride, exposing and developing radiographs, and soft tissue management regimens as described by law; and assist in obtaining and updating clerical and clinical information and documenting same.

Requirements

• Registered dental hygienist with a license that is valid in Massachusetts.
• Current CPR certification.
• Robust communication and problem-solving skills.
• Initiative and ability to work cooperatively with other staff members in the Dental Service.
• Good eyesight, hand/eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate dental care and oral hygiene instruction to patients.
• Perform preventive and therapeutic treatments according to a patient's individual needs.
• Conduct coronal polishing, supra- and sub gingival scaling, root planning, placing sealants, and application of fluoride.
• Expose and develop radiographs.
• Manage soft tissue management regimens as described by law.
• Assist in obtaining and updating clerical and clinical information and documenting same.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees