Dental Hygienist- FT

GREATER SEACOAST COMMUNITY HEALTH•Portsmouth, NH

7d•$41 - $46•Hybrid

About The Position

Greater Seacoast Health is looking for a full-time Dental Hygienist to join our Dental Team, working collaboratively between our Somersworth and Portsmouth health centers. 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 role offers meaningful work, a strong team environment, and a place where your skills can have a real impact.

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

Medical and dental insurance with an employer subsidy
A health insurance option with no employee premium for employee-only coverage
Earned time: 15 days during your first year and 20 days during your second year, including vacation, sick, and personal time
Seven paid holidays
Employer-paid group term life insurance
Employer-paid short-term disability coverage
401(k) with employer match
Optional vision insurance
Optional long-term disability coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Access to local employee discounts