Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistNorth 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. As a team member at our health center, you will work with staff who are racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse, so being culturally competent is required. A sense of humor is also very important!North Shore Community Health's mission is to build healthy communities by providing exceptional care to all.Healthy People | Vibrant CommunitiesValues:AccountabilityWe take our responsibility to ourselves, each other, and the NSCH Community very seriously. We understand our individual roles, and positions of power with respect to how others perceive our roles and actions. We hold ourselves accountable when we make mistakes–acknowledging the error, owning it, taking corrective actions, and moving forward. We follow through on what we commit or resolve to do.IntegrityIntegrity is the foundation of healthy relationships. We are committed to the highest ethical standards: honesty, fairness, respectfulness, and trustworthiness. We are honorable and respectful in dealings with others, and we strive to deal honestly, fairly, and in a respectful, ethical, and trustworthy manner when in agreement or disagreement.EmpathyEmpathy is a deep appreciation for another's situation and point of view, which is the basis for the golden rule and our intrinsic sense of justice. We strive to bring empathy into our interactions with each other and with our patients.CourageWe see courage as the strength of character to stand up for our convictions and belief system. To have courage is to have the fortitude to take risks and to extend one's behaviors, actions, and thoughts beyond one's comfort zone. We appreciate that courage is often required to compromise. Courage is a state of mind to face adverse, difficult, and challenging situations with confidence and positive energy.RespectNSCH holds its patients in the highest regard. We provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient needs and values. We take the time to listen to concerns, understand what is important, and provide appropriate solutions and care. We do this through coordination and integration of care, collaboration, and teamwork.CommitmentNSCH is committed to the health and well-being of its community, patients, and staff. We demonstrate this commitment by constantly striving to align our actions with our mission, vision, and values.Essential Functions:• Provide direct care to patients.• Reviews and updates medical history at each visit.• Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments.• Performs all necessary oral prophylactic services by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth by scaling, polishing, or subgingival root planning and curettage; applying fluoride treatments and placing pit and fissure sealants.• Detects 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 instructionsRequirements:Two years of experienceGraduate of an accredited School of Dental HygieneLicensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Registered Dental HygienistLocal anesthesia certification preferredGood working knowledge of dental equipment and terminology, OSHA, and safety complianceAbility to work well under pressure in a fast-paced dental environmentSuperior customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Detail-oriented, organized, professional, and able to multitask.Good working knowledge of Dentrix.Preference will be given to bilingual/bicultural individuals who can speak Spanish and/or PortugueseAt North Shore Community Health, our commitment lies in fostering a diverse workforce. If you're enthusiastic about this position but feel that your previous experience aligns differently with every requirement in the job description, we still encourage you to apply! Your skills could be a great fit for this role or other opportunities within North Shore Community Health.With facilities in Salem, Peabody, and Gloucester, NSCH offers access to New England's Coastal charm just thirty minutes outside Boston. The North Shore is connected to the city via the Rockport Commuter Rail line, which makes stops in Salem and Gloucester. The North Shore has plenty to offer, with a rich history and thriving cultural scene.