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Dental Hygienist

Sigma, Inc.

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
  • 13 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
Sigma, Inc.
Vacancy posted 22 hours ago
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