DENTAL HYGIENIST

Children's Hospital Boston
Boston, MA, United States
Full-time
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75224BRJob Posting Title : Dental HygienistDepartment : Dental ServicesAutoReqId : 75224BRStatus : Part-TimeStandard Hours per Week : 30 Job Posting Category : ClinicalJob Posting Description : The Dental Hygienist is responsible for the following :

  • Performs standard dental hygiene treatments, oral evaluations, preventive dental health education, and mouth care.
  • Ensure that each patient is briefly examined by a licensed dentist at each visit.
  • Consults with a licensed dentist when referral for additional services is appropriate.
  • Reviews patient dental care history prior to patient appointment,
  • Checks medical record for information as needed.
  • Follows all patient care standards, policies and procedures.
  • Reviews and annotates patient oral, medical, family and social history
  • Takes, develops, mounts and files dental radiographs that meet the minimum departmental standards for quality and readability.
  • Understands proper positioning technique and other requirements when taking panoramic and / or cephalometric films.
  • Checks quality of image and reviews with provider before re-taking an image, to minimize exposure to radiation.
  • Takes digital photographs as instructed.
  • May scan physical (non-digital) images into electronic dental record.
  • Charts teeth and conditions in patients electronic dental record as directed by the licensed provider.
  • Educates patients / parents / caregivers about procedures, post-care treatment and long-term oral care.
  • Modifies instructions and education to the appropriate age level as necessary.
  • Prepares for patient care by ensuring a clean and safe environment for direct care and that treatment materials / tools and educational materials are set up.
  • Handles sterile instruments and materials according to standard procedures.
  • Follows department / ADA approved procedures for disinfecting / cleaning operatory between patient visits.
  • Documents and enters charges for all procedures performed in a timely manner and according to departmental standards.
  • Schedules appointments in system.

The Dental Hygienist must have the following :

  • Dental Hygienist license (RDH)
  • Associates degree; Dental Hygiene from an accredited program
  • 1 year of full time experience in pediatric dentistry.

Boston Childrens Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes.

Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

LI-Onsite Office / Site Location : BrooklineRegular, Temporary, Per Diem : Regular Remote Eligibility : Onsite Only

30+ days ago
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