Dental Hygienist - Southampton Family Dentistry, PC - Southampton, MA

We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. Candidate should be a team player with excellent communication skills and who is able to develop long lasting and trusting relationships with our patients. We are looking for someone who is ready to commit long term and will be with us for years to come. Duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. Candidate must be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. Looking for someone 2 to 4 days a week. Practice hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Benefits include sign on bonus, paid vacation and sick time, continuing education, paid holidays, matching retirement contributions, and employee and family discounts. Responsibilities Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination Sterilize dental instruments properly Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride) Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques) Take X-rays when necessary Maintain documentation and charts on each patient Monitor supplies Skills Dentrix and Dexis experience is a plus, but not a requirement In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA) Outstanding communication skills A patient and friendly personality Attention to detail and accurate documentation and charting Valid MA Dental Hygiene License Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $48.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) matching Employee discount Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Work Location: In person

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