Dental Hygienist-Per Diem
About The Position
Greater Seacoast Health is looking for a per diem Dental Hygienist to join our Dental Team, providing coverage at our Somersworth and Portsmouth health centers based on scheduling and patient-care needs. You'll provide high-quality preventive dental care to patients throughout our community while being part of an integrated healthcare organization focused on making care accessible to everyone. This is a mission-driven role serving patients throughout the Seacoast community, with collaboration with medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, social work, and other healthcare professionals. It offers opportunities to grow professionally within an integrated healthcare organization and provides flexible per diem opportunities to supplement your schedule.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program
- Current license to practice Dental Hygiene in the State of New Hampshire
- Current CPR certification
Nice To Haves
- Build trust easily with patients and make them feel comfortable in the dental chair
- Enjoy educating patients and helping them improve their oral health
- Communicate clearly and compassionately
- Are comfortable caring for patients with a wide range of backgrounds and healthcare needs
- Enjoy being part of a collaborative team
- Are flexible and comfortable working with the Dental Team between our Somersworth and Portsmouth locations
- Understand that social, economic, and other barriers can affect a patient's ability to access and maintain oral healthcare
- Bring a positive, patient-focused approach to your work
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive dental hygiene and preventive services
- Perform dental cleanings, scaling, sealant applications, fluoride treatments, and other services within your scope of practice
- Assess oral and periodontal health and identify individual patient needs
- Provide personalized oral-health education and counseling
- Help patients understand the connection between oral health and their overall health
- Document assessments, treatment, and patient interactions accurately in the dental record
- Work closely with dentists and other members of the Dental Team to coordinate patient care
- Collaborate with professionals across our medical and behavioral health teams when appropriate
- Maintain safe, clean clinical areas in accordance with OSHA standards and organizational policies
- Follow infection-control and proper disposal procedures
- Respond professionally and compassionately to patient questions and concerns
- Maintain required professional licensure and certifications
Benefits
- $41.00–$46.25/hour, based on experience and licensure
- Per diem schedule with hours based on coverage needs
- Flexible weekday scheduling based on availability and organizational needs
- Work alongside an established, collaborative Dental Team
- Variety working between our Somersworth and Portsmouth locations with the team
- Mission-driven work serving patients throughout the Seacoast community
- Collaboration with medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, social work, and other healthcare professionals
- Opportunities to grow professionally within an integrated healthcare organization
- Flexible per diem opportunity to supplement your schedule
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
