Per-Diem Dental Hygienist
Per-Diem Dental Hygienist
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a notforprofit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that highperforming teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Administrative Manager and Division Chief the position will perform dental prophylactic treatments; take radiographs and intra oral images; obtain blood pressure readings and provide dental hygiene care information to patients. Assists with other duties as backup to other office personnel as is required.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform dental hygiene and administer prophylactic treatments; remove calcareous deposits accretions and stains and/or swab gums with medication. Instruct patients in care of teeth and mouth.
Document all prophylactic treatments to patient chart chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by the treating dentist. Document all prophylactic treatments to patient chart; chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by the treating dentist.
Escort patients to and from operatory; pull and file patient charts; schedule and confirm hygiene appointments and maintain recall system.
Take radiographs and intra oral images as required to assist in diagnosing treatments.
Maintain accepted standards of asepsis including scrubbing and sterilizing hygiene instruments.
Perform select clerical duties of other office support staff in the general dental clinic when there are significant slow periods or to provide relief when there are illnesses or vacation or they do not have a patient (i.e. pulling and filing calling patients for recall).
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Must possess basic computer efficiencies and the ability to learn software systems
Attentive to detail.
Ability to provide compassionate care to patients and educate them in post visit and post procedure care
Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Ability to conduct a brief oral exam and take appropriate xrays.
Knowledge of Universal Precautions
Knowledge of Dental Radiology
Knowledge of head and neck anatomy & physiology
Knowledge of aseptic techniques
Knowledge of basic CPR
Qualifications
LICENSES CERTIFICATIONS and/or REGISTRATIONS:
Possesses Massachusetts state registration in Dental Hygiene.
EDUCATION:
Minimum of Associates degree Bachelors preferred or graduate of accredited program of Dental Hygiene.
EXPERIENCE:
3 5 years experience as a dental hygienist preferred.
Previous experience with dental practice management electronic charting and digital radiography systems required.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
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EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half PeopleFocused half PerformanceFocused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
Part-Time
