Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc is hiring: Dental Hygienist in Wo

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Are you passionate about healthcare in your community? Do you enjoy helping people?

Position: Dental Hygienist

We are currently hiring a Dental Hygienist based in Worcester, MA. The Dental Hygienist will be responsible for cleaning and polishing teeth, instructing patients in good oral hygiene habits and aftercare for dental treatments, providing other preventative dental care, and working chairside as needed.

As an employer of choice, our inclusive workplace environment fosters teamwork, accountability, and respect, supporting the growth and development of each employee. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the richness of our staff and community's cultures. You are a good fit if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment.

Salary Range: $40.00-45.00/Hour

*Please note that we cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this position*

Essential Functions:

1. Actively participates in maintaining a patient recall system
2. Applies patient markers to adequately determine the correct patient is present for the dental appointment
3. Accurately completes the dental record, providing all necessary information relating to oral hygiene, periodontal status, probing depths, attachment loss, and accurate charting of the current oral condition
4. Completes notes after each procedure
5. Demonstrates competency and proficiency in oral prophylaxis, with a thorough understanding of each instrument and its function
6. Demonstrates competency and proficiency in Scaling and Root Planning

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited US school of Dental Hygiene
• MA Dental Hygienist license
• At least 2.5 years post-graduate experience as a dental hygienist, preferably in a community or public health setting
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Portuguese, or other language identified by Department as a need
• Certification in delivering local anesthesia in Massachusetts
• Must have the most recent COVID-19 booster and the yearly flu vaccine
• Availability for evening, weekend, and/or holiday shifts on a rotating basis

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical insurance starting on the first day of employment, with the health center paying 80% of premiums, covering all individuals and most family types
• Generous time off packages
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program