Dental Hygienist - FT (Worcester, MA)

Bedi Dental Group • Worcester, MA

12d • $53 - $63

About The Position

Bedi Dental Group is seeking a skilled and motivated Dental Hygienist to provide hygiene treatment and support comprehensive patient care. The hygienist works with dentists to create treatment plans and is responsible for tasks including cleaning teeth, taking X-rays, examining oral health, applying preventive agents, and maintaining patient records. The role calls for strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to build positive relationships with patients and coworkers.

The practice describes its environment as collaborative and supportive, with advanced dental equipment and a diverse patient base. Bedi Dental Group emphasizes compassionate, proactive patient care and work-life balance, and offers flexibility and competitive compensation.

Requirements

• State licensure to practice dental hygiene and compliance with applicable state requirements.
• At least two years of post-secondary education in an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Experience with dental assistance specific to periodontics.
• Experience providing prophylaxis and taking X-rays.
• Strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, and coworkers.
• Strong computer skills; candidates should list the specific dental software they have used.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for communicating with patients and staff.
• Compassionate approach and commitment to the full patient care experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Open Dental.

Responsibilities

• Provide hygiene treatment to patients.
• Review the daily hygiene schedule with the patient care coordinator.
• Review patient health and dental history forms and update them as needed.
• Perform scaling, root planing, and selective polishing as appropriate.
• Polish restorations.
• Take patient radiographs as prescribed by the dentist.
• Gather and review patient charts for the day.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies for hygiene treatments.
• Keep treatment rooms clean and ensure sterilization in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Apply cavity-preventive agents, such as fluoride and sealants.
• Accurately record treatments provided.
• Teach patients proper oral hygiene techniques.
• Counsel patients on oral health and nutrition.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements or scheduling (flexibility is mentioned, but details are not specified).
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree