Hygienist-Massachusetts Pittsfield

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, located in western Massachusetts, is seeking a full-time or part-time Hygienist. Be part of a Health System. The ideal candidate has their associate's in dental Hygiene from an accredited school with a license to practice. Software at the Dental Center is Dentrix.

Hygienist Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Greet and welcome all assigned patients.
• Conduct a medical and dental history with every patient, contacting outside physicians when appropriate before care.
• Complete a thorough intra- and extra-oral exam for all patients.
• Take dental radiographs when appropriate.
• Provide prophylaxis, cleaning, and polishing of teeth.
• Provide root scaling and planning of teeth.
• Provide appropriate patient education as needed example : periodontal disease.
• Confer with the treating dentist on all patients seen.
• Make necessary referrals to specialists where appropriate based upon practice guidelines.
• Document all patient activity in the patient chart.
• Sets up and breaks down the treatment room between patients.
• Performs any lab tasks pertinent to the role as assigned by the clinical manager and / or dentist.
• Follows all safety protocols.

Minimum Requirements for the Hygienist position :

For more information on this permanent Hygienist role or other permanent positions nationwide, please apply.