Hygienist - School Health

Pay or shift range: $The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. JOIN THE CHC FAMILY!

We are a Non-Profit Federally Qualified Healthcare Center located in Central Massachusetts. Our company opened in February 2002 in response to a Community Needs Assessment that identified a need for medical service for the underserved members of our community. We strive to provide compassionate care regardless of income or insurance status to everyone who walks through our doors, including low income, underinsured, uninsured, publicly housed, and homeless populations. CHC is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. At CHC, we strive for a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We are proud to be able to serve our community! The Dental Hygienist works under the supervision of a Site Clinical Director. The Dental Hygienist performs dental measures designed to preserve teeth and prevent the spread of disease. Provides oral health education to patients by performing the some but not limited to following duties.

Prepare operatory for patient care by cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining equipment, sterilizing and sharpening equipment.

Take and record medical and dental histories and updated personal information in patient’s chart.

Expose and develop x-ray films.

Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth supra and sub-gingivally.

Scaling Root Planning and Periodontic maintenance cleanings, determine whether patient needs 3, 4 or 6-month recall.

Apply fluorides and other decay preventing agents to arrest dental decay.

Polish and floss teeth

Provide clinical services and health education to improve and maintain oral health such as brushing, flossing, and other plaque control methods.

Implement improvement measures and suggests ways to improve efficiency of operation and working conditions.

Graduate from an accredited Dental Hygiene School

One (1) similar work, internship or volunteer experience year experience required.

Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in English.

Generous vacation and personal time for eligible employees

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% paid Life insurance/AD&D
• 100% paid Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on travel and entertainment!
• Discounts on cell phone service, computer purchases, and more!
• College Tuition Rewards/CMEs
• Company Events & Activities (Annual cookout and holiday party, health and wellness events,” Lunch & Learn’s”, team building, and more!)