Dental Hygienist (Weekends)

Community Health Programs (CHP) is a mission-driven, nonprofit network of health centers dedicated to nurturing and inspiring healthy lives for people throughout the Berkshires. Our mission guides everything we do: delivering exceptional, compassionate health care and family services that strengthen individuals, families, and our entire community.
As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), CHP is uniquely positioned to ensure access to high-quality, comprehensive care for all - regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Serving a federally designated rural and Medically Underserved Population Area, we work to remove barriers and advance health equity across our region.
Our network provides adult and pediatric primary care, women's health, dental, nutrition, and behavioral health support. Beyond clinical care, our Family Services team supports thousands of families across the region with programs that help meet essential needs and reduce barriers that impact health and well-being.
At CHP, our mission is to provide access to health care for everyone.
Salary Range: $40.00 - $48.00 / hour The Dental Hygienist provides patient education, intra-oral and extra-oral screenings of every patient seen, prophylaxis cleaning and polishing of the teeth, and Root Scaling and Planing for periodontal disease per practice protocols and as directed by the dentist. This person will support CHP's mission, vision, and values and will adhere to compliance protocols as well as CHP's policies and procedures.
Dental Hygienist Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct a medical and dental history with every patient contacting outside physicians when appropriate prior to care.
Take dental radiographs when appropriate.
Document all patient activity in the patient chart.
Sets up and breaks down treatment room between patients.
Answers phones as needed.
In instances where a late emergency arrives, support the Dental Center Practice Manager or in his/her absence, the dentist on duty by supporting the care team where appropriate with service through patient's final discharge.
Observe and cooperate with the security of the Dental center at all time.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must have graduated with Associates in Dental Hygiene from an accredited school.
Must have a valid Massachusetts license to practice as a Dental Hygienist.
Attend continuing education meetings at the dental center when scheduled.
Be efficient and proficient in Dentrix and any other software required at the Dental Center.
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Per Diem
POSITION Dental Hygienist
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.