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Hilltown Community Health Center Dental Hygienist in Worthington, Massachusetts
AMHERST, HUNTINGTON, WORTHINGTON Dental Hygienist PURPOSE: To provide direct preventive care to patients. The range of tasks varies from performing periodontal procedures and placing sealants to patient education LINE OF RESPONSIBILITY: The dental hygienist reports to the Dental Director RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform periodontal and preventive procedures. Properly take and analyze patient health history, patient education. Take radiographs. Maintain instruments and machinery (sterilizer, autoclave). Proper cleaning and sterilization of instruments. Sharpening instruments. Be current on new requirements for sterilization and maintenance of equipment and operatories. Be current on infection control. Maintaining stocked hygiene supplies. Accompany patients to/from waiting area. Call patients to confirm, schedule and cancel appointments when the front desk is unable to do so or to fill openings in your schedule. File charts each day. Maintain professional relationship with patients when in the office. Maintain professional manner and appearance while in the office. Participate in community outreach programs as requested. Avoid outside activities which might have a direct negative affect on the practice. Be prompt and see patients in a timely manner. Assist dentist as required. Other duties as assigned. What we need from you: Must be certified as a Registered Dental Hygienist with a current Massachusetts license. Experience using computer-based systems to input data. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA and HCHC policy. Competencies and Attributes: You are trustworthy, responsible, independent, take ownership and deliver results. You have unquestionable integrity, credibility, and character. You have demonstrated high moral and ethical behavior. You are willing to embrace challenges, and you are comfortable with uncertainty. Commitment to working with diverse populations as well as a commitment to the health of our communities. Human-centered, strength-based approach to working with colleagues and clients. Part Time: approx. 27 hours per week