Dental Hygienist
Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Jamaica Plain, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Adult Primary Care
- Pediatric Primary Care
- Obstetrics/Gynecology (including midwifery)
- Family planning
- Dentistry and Oral Surgery
- Nutrition/WIC
- Behavioral Health and Social Services.
- Scaling and polishing of teeth.
- Prophylaxis and fluoride treatment of children.
- Application of sealants.
- Taking medical histories.
- Teaching oral hygiene to patients (and community groups when appropriate).
- Performing initial radiographic and screening examinations, in addition to maintaining radiographic files.
- Working closely with dentists in delivering comprehensive dentistry.
- Preparing and transporting instruments to decontamination room maintaining infection control.
- Participating in staff conferences.
- Working cooperatively with other center departments.
- Maintaining adequate levels of supplies with assistance from other personnel.
- Maintaining patient recall system.
- Performing related duties as required.
- Serves on Center-wide Committees.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Starts day 1!
- PTO: Up to 30 days annually for new hires including 10 holidays
- Retirement: A hospital funded pension plan plus a 403(b) retirement savings plan with hospital match
- Commuting: Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Graduate of accredited dental hygiene school and Massachusetts license.
- Minimum of 3-6 months experience recommended.
- Fluency in Spanish desirable but not required.
- Must demonstrate appropriate knowledge of dental development and treatment of pediatric, adults and geriatric patients.