Dental Hygienist - per diem
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Job Info

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MGH Dental is seeking per diem Dental Hygienists for our locations in Boston and Danvers, MA! Great opportunity to work at one or both locations!

Perform dental hygiene and administer prophylactic treatments; remove calcareous deposits, accretions and stains and/or swab gums with medication. Instruct patients in care of teeth and mouth. Document all prophylactic treatments to patient chart, chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by the treating dentist.

Document all prophylactic treatments to patient chart; chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by the treating dentist.

Escort patients to and from operatory; pull and file patient charts; schedule and confirm hygiene appointments and maintain recall system.

Take radiographs and intra oral images as required to assist in diagnosing treatments.

Maintain accepted standards of asepsis including scrubbing and sterilizing hygiene instruments.

Perform select clerical duties of other office support staff in the general dental clinic when there are significant slow periods or to provide relief when there are illnesses or vacation, or they do not have a patient (i.e. pulling and filing, calling patients for recall).

Qualifications
Possesses Massachusetts state registration in Dental Hygiene.

Minimum of Associate's degree, Bachelor's preferred or graduate of accredited program of Dental Hygiene.

3-5 years experience as a dental hygienist preferred.

Previous experience with dental practice management, electronic charting, and digital radiography systems required.

EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

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