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 patient’s 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.

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