Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist – Onsite | Boston, MA (6-Month Contract)

Sigma Systems is seeking a licensed Dental Hygienist to work onsite at the Henry M. Client School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA. This short-term contract role supports preventive, clinical, and educational oral healthcare services in an academic dental setting.

The ideal candidate is patient-focused, detail-oriented, and experienced in providing high-quality dental hygiene care while adhering to OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Dental Hygienist providing preventive oral healthcare services
• Deliver patient education on oral hygiene, home care, and treatment plans
• Perform clinical dental hygiene services, including:
• Dental cleanings
• Scaling and root planing (with local anesthesia)
• Fluoride treatments and therapeutic agents
• Exposing and processing dental radiographs
• Conduct oral cancer screenings, periodontal assessments, and charting
• Review and update patient medical histories; identify contraindications and request medical clearance when needed
• Set up and break down operatories and treatment bays before and after patient visits
• Inspect, sterilize, and disinfect dental instruments and operatories
• Follow OSHA standards, universal precautions, and bloodborne pathogen protocols
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality
• Support infection control and sterilization workflows

Required Qualifications

• Vocational, Technical, or Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene
• 1–3 years of relevant Dental Hygienist experience
• Active Massachusetts Dental Hygienist license
• Ability to maintain current licensure and certification throughout the assignment

Immunization & Health Clearance Requirements

Candidates must provide proof of immunity or documentation for the following:

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Vaccine #1 & #2 dates or titers
• Hepatitis B: Vaccine #1, #2, and #3 dates and Hepatitis B Surface Antibody titer indicating immunity, or signed declination or lab results indicating disease history
• Varicella (Chickenpox): Vaccine #1 & #2 dates, provider documentation of disease, or titer
• Tdap (Adacel): Given since 2005
• Tuberculosis (TB) Test: Annual TB skin test (TST) Documentation must include date administered, date read, and millimeter (mm) induration

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of preventive dentistry and oral health education
• Proficiency in scaling, root planing, and periodontal charting
• Experience with radiographs and dental instruments
• Excellent patient communication and education skills
• Strict adherence to OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards
• Ability to work efficiently in a clinical and academic environment