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VitalCore Health Strategies

Full Time Dental Hygienist Position

VitalCore Health Strategies, Shirley, Massachusetts, United States

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Join the VitalCore Health Strategies Team! VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a

PRN Dental Hygienist at MCI-Shirley in Shirley, MA. *This position requires travel to other locations in our Northern region including Gardner, Lancaster, and Framingham, MA* Looking for a rewarding career in the field of healthcare with competitive wages, annual incentive payment, and excellent benefits package? At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

DENTAL HYGIENIST POSITION SUMMARY The Dental Hygienist is responsible for providing oral care involving prophylaxis under the supervision of a Dentist and may perform educational and organizational work in promoting oral hygiene. DENTAL HYGIENIST SCHEDULE ~ PRN

DENTAL HYGIENIST MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Must be fluent in English language, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace DENTAL HYGIENIST ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Scale and polish teeth and roots. Polish amalgam restorations. Instruct inmates in proper dental hygiene. Develop oral hygiene education program for patients. Record all aspects of treatment provided and other pertinent information in the inmate's dental record. Check and maintain instruments, equipment, and supplies, including ordering replacements and submitting work orders. Ensure proper clean-up, packaging, and sterilizing of instruments. Instruct dental assistant in proper techniques and other training as directed. Perform dental assessments when required. Attend training and meetings as required.

51-51 Hourly Wage