Dental Hygienist

Family Centers • Greenwich, CT

6d

About The Position

The Dental Hygienist plays a critical role in delivering preventive oral health care and education to patients in a community health setting. This position provides clinical hygiene services, supports dentists during procedures, and promotes a collaborative, team-oriented environment to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with healthcare team members.
• Unrestricted license to practice dental hygiene in the State of Connecticut.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team-oriented environment.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Manual dexterity and ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform light lifting.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Local anesthesia certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform oral hygiene assessments and record findings in the patient’s dental record.
• Provide preventive dental services, including prophylaxis, scaling, sealant application, and fluoride treatments, in compliance with Connecticut Dental Practice Act and center protocols.
• Take and process dental radiographs (X-rays) as directed by the dentist.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide individualized counseling.
• Conduct oral cancer screenings and periodontal charting.
• Organize treatment rooms for each patient, ensuring instruments, records, and materials are prepared.
• Disinfect and sterilize instruments according to CDC, OSHA, and ADA standards.
• Maintain treatment areas and equipment in compliance with infection control and safety protocols.
• Adhere to HIPAA and confidentiality requirements when documenting patient care.
• Collaborate effectively with dentists, dental assistants, and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient flow and integrated care.
• Participate in team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and staff training sessions.
• Demonstrate flexibility by assisting with front desk or dental assistant duties when needed.
• Exhibit professionalism, empathy, and respect in all interactions with patients and colleagues.
• Assist with outreach activities, health fairs, and educational programs to promote oral health awareness.
• Provide culturally competent care to diverse populations and address barriers to oral health access.
• Perform independent procedures as delegated by the dentist in accordance with state law.
• Provide on-call support for dental patients as required.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Dentist or Manager.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• A suite of benefits including generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, tax-free spending accounts, disability, life and AD&D insurance.
• Additional benefits include an employee assistance plan, pet insurance, critical accident and illness, wellness services, tuition assistance, and retirement savings.
• The opportunity to work for an employer consistently rated one of the Top Workplaces in Western Connecticut by Hearst Connecticut Media and a perfect 100 Encompass rating by Charity Navigator 10.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees