Dental Hygienist

SUMMARY: The Dental Hygienist is responsible for the preventative aspect of the dental department regarding educational, clinical and follow-up activities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Reviews and updates medical and dental history during periodic visits.
• Conducts and documents blood pressures on all patients as needed.
• Performs all preventative activities according to the State’s Dental Practice Act. (i.e., dental prophylaxis, topical fluorides, and sealants to appropriate patients.)
• Take necessary radiographs as directed.
• Provides patient education to increase awareness regarding nutrition and home maintenance.
• Controls the inventory of patient educational materials and audits and orders hygiene supplies.
• Maintains and evaluates an active recall system.
• Confirms hygiene appointments for the following day as time permits.
• Backs up the Dental Assistant and Receptionist when time permits.
• Performs Triage Emergencies, Dosimetry Maintenance and other duties as assigned by the Dental Operations Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Connecticut State Registered Dental Hygienist license required.
• Two years’ experience; bilingual preferred.
• CPR/BLS Certified
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Education and/or Experience:  Graduate of an accredited school of dental hygiene.

Compensation and Benefits

In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The Compensation of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. 

Benefits Include: 

• Medical insurance 
• Dental insurance 
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) 
• Retirement plan (403B) 
• Short-term disability insurance 
• Long-term disability options 
• Life Insurance 
• Employee assistance program (EAP)  

Paid Time Off: 

• 24 PTO Days 
• 5 Sick Days 
• 10 Paid Holidays