Per Diem Dental Hygienist

Primary Purpose of Position North Shore Community Health (NSCH) is an industry leader in exceptional delivery of community healthcare. We have a full‑time opening for a Dental Hygienist. Under the direction of the Dentist, the Hygienist is responsible for promoting optimal dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, oral cancer screenings, charting conditions of decay and disease, and patient education. Cultural competency and a sense of humor are required. The Organization NSCH is a highly accomplished community health organization that provides comprehensive and culturally sensitive care. Comprehensive primary care Dental services Behavioral health care Care management Pharmacy services Substance abuse disorder treatment Nurse care management Insurance enrollment assistance We offer a wide range of benefits including health and wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness opportunities, and other appealing benefits. Essential Functions Provide direct care to patients. Review and update medical history at each visit. Maintain instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments. Perform all necessary oral prophylactic services, including scaling, polishing, subgingival root planning, curettage, fluoride treatments, and pit and fissure sealants. Detect disease by performing oral cancer screening, feeling and visually examining gingival tissues, using a probe to detect areas of periodontal pocketing and disease, and assessing levels of recession. Document all hygiene services and chart clinical findings in Dentrix. Educate patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions. Requirements Two years of experience. Graduate of an accredited School of Dental Hygiene. Licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Registered Dental Hygienist. Local anesthesia certification preferred. Good working knowledge of dental equipment and terminology, OSHA, and safety compliance. Ability to work well under pressure in a fast‑paced dental environment. Superior customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Detail oriented, organized, professional, and ability to multitask. Good working knowledge of Dentrix. Preference will be given to bilingual/bicultural individuals who can speak Spanish and/or Portuguese. Health and Safety All employees must comply with the annual requirements for vaccinations and health screenings. Employees must be vaccinated against COVID‑19 as a condition of employment unless a religious or medical exception has been granted. Proof of vaccination must be provided before the first day of employment. EEO Statement We, North Shore Community Health (NSCH), are an equal employment opportunity employer. Our goal is to have a diverse workforce representative of all people at all job levels in the organization. We do not and will not make any personnel decisions based on age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Location NSCH operates service sites at Gloucester, Peabody, and Salem Family Health Centers, and school‑based health centers within the Salem and Peabody School Districts. Salary $50.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr