Registered Dental Hygienist

Family Health Center of Worcester • Worcester, MA

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About The Position

Under the supervision of a dentist and in accordance with the regulations of the Mass. Board of Registration in Dentistry, the Registered Dental Hygienist will provide services related to oral hygiene including, but not limited to, preliminary examination and charting, reviewing medical history, prophylaxis, scaling, taking and developing radiographs, fluoride treatments, sealants, oral hygiene instruction, and maintaining necessary supplies and equipment.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited School of Dental Hygiene required.
• One to three years' experience in community dental setting required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to help patients feel comfortable.
• Must have current license to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist in Massachusetts.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with all ages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide services related to oral hygiene including preliminary examination and charting.
• Review medical history of patients.
• Perform prophylaxis and scaling.
• Take and develop radiographs.
• Administer fluoride treatments and sealants.
• Provide oral hygiene instruction to patients.
• Maintain necessary supplies and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees