Hygienist

Dental Hygienist – Needham, MAExciting New Opportunity in our Needham Location! Full-Time or Part-Time | $3000 total bonus!!$1,000 Sign-On Bonus $2000 Bonus at 120 Days!!Position Summary The Dental Hygienist performs dental hygiene duties to promote quality dental care in a stress-free, safe, and welcoming environment. This role includes scaling, prophylaxis, digital x-rays (DEXIS), documentation, and patient and parent education. The hygienist follows universal precautions and adheres to OSHA and HIPAA requirements to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff. Additional responsibilities include stocking and maintaining equipment and inventory and supporting overall clinical operations as needed.Required QualificationsCurrent Massachusetts Dental Hygiene LicenseCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationHepatitis vaccination recommendedContinuing education requirements fulfilledFlexible availability, including some evenings and weekendsCore CompetenciesAdheres to all HIPAA policies and procedures, protecting private information at all timesAdheres to all Chestnut Dental Associates policies and procedures as outlined in the CDA Employee HandbookAbility to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, seeking assistance when appropriatePositively represents CDA to patients and families by demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skillsMaintains a friendly, professional attitude and works well with children in a pediatric settingDemonstrates the ability to manage conflict effectively with difficult patients and/or parentsWorks well with interruptions and manages multiple priorities efficiently, completing tasks in a timely manner while staying on schedulePerforms effectively under pressure in a fast-paced clinical environmentExhibits professional behavior and maintains respectful relationships with doctors, administrators, supervisors, colleagues, patients, and outside representativesSpeaks, understands, and writes fluent EnglishPhysical Requirements Must be able to withstand extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and sitting. Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and adequate vision are required.What We Offer$1,000 Sign-On bonus after 120 days successful partnershipA competitive compensation and benefits package in a supportive, family-oriented environment.Health Insurance with Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision Care, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts401(k) with company matchCompany-Paid Group Life Insurance, Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Life InsuranceTuition ReimbursementGenerous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Bereavement)Summer HoursFinancial planning services and wellness resources.Chestnut Dental Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for all team members.If you are passionate about providing exceptional dental care and want to join a collaborative and supportive team, we encourage you to apply.