Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist
*Dental Hygienist Job Description*
_*OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:*_
_ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done._
_*POSITION SUMMARY:*_
We are currently recruiting a Dental Hygienist. The Dental Hygienist is responsible for providing patient education, intra-oral and extra-oral screenings, prophylaxis cleaning and polishing of teeth, and Root Scaling and Planning for periodontal disease per practice protocols and as directed by the dentist. This full-time position pays $89,440 to $100,000 per year and is in Massachusetts.
_*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*_
· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · Greet and welcome all assigned patients.· Conduct medical and dental history with every patient, contacting outside physicians when appropriate prior to care.· Complete thorough intra and extra-oral exams for all patients.· Take dental radiographs when appropriate.· Provide prophylaxis cleaning and polishing of teeth.· Perform root scaling and planning for periodontal disease.· Provide appropriate patient education, such as information on periodontal disease.· Confer with the treating dentist on all patients seen.· Make necessary referrals to specialists where appropriate, based upon practice guidelines.· Document all patient activity in the patient chart.· Set up and break down treatment rooms between patients.· Perform any lab tasks pertinent to role as assigned by the clinical manager and/or dentist.· Follow all safety protocols.· Perform other duties as assigned.
_*Required Skills/Abilities:*_
· Compassion· Manual Dexterity· Interpersonal Skills· Attention to Detail· Physical Stamina· Efficient and proficient in Dentrix and any other software required at the Dental Center
_*Education and Experience:*_
· Must have graduated with an associate’s degree in dental hygiene from an accredited school.· Must have a valid Massachusetts license to practice as a Dental Hygienist.· Maintain a current CPR license.· Attend continuing education meetings at the dental center when scheduled.· Be efficient and proficient in Dentrix and any other software required at the Dental Center.
_*Physical Requirements:*_
· Prolonged periods of sitting and standing, as required for patient care.· Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds at times.· Standard hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with potential for occasional evening or weekend hours.
_*Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:*_
* _You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future._
* _You like to make your employer look good._
* _You find solutions, where others only see problems._
* _You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well._
* _You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole._
* _You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission._
_*The benefits of working for our client include:*_
_· Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better._ _· Medical, dental and vision insurance._ _· Medical and dependent flexible spending account._
_The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._
_Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party._
_ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities._
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $89,440.00 - $100,000.00 per year
License/Certification:
* Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
* Dental License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Great Barrington, MA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Great Barrington, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person