Dental Hygienist

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Job description

Join Affinity Dental Management & Advance Your Hygiene Career at Western Mass Periodontics!

Affinity Dental Management, a premier dentist-run dental organization, is proud to extend its comprehensive practice management and administrative support services to Western Mass Periodontics in Great Barrington, MA. Recognized for our mission to empower dental professionals and enhance patient care, we're at the forefront of dental medicine, and Western Mass Periodontics, with its 5.0 Google rating, exemplifies our commitment to excellence.

We're inviting an enthusiastic and skilled Dental Hygienist to join our team at Western Mass Periodontics on a temporary or permanent basis. This position offers the opportunity to work in two of our well-regarded locations in Great Barrington and Pittsfield, MA. As a key member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute significantly to patient care in a specialized periodontic setting, educating, and providing top-notch treatment, and assisting with diagnostic and preventive care. If you're a dedicated professional with a passion for dental healthcare, particularly in periodontics, we encourage you to apply and make a meaningful difference with us!

Why Join Affinity Dental Management at Western Mass Periodontics?

• Competitive Pay: $43-50/hour
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes medical, vision, dental, 401K, life insurance, and disability coverage after 30 days for full-time employees (30+ hours/week)
• Generous Paid Time Off: 3 weeks plus 8 holidays
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 1-hour lunch breaks
• Continuing Education: Opportunities for CE credits
• Career Advancement: Paths for growth and potential equity

Location Details:

• Tuesday Location: Western Mass Periodontics, 271 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
• Wednesday - Friday Location: Western Mass Periodontics & Implant Specialists, 435 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
• Highly Rated Practices: Both locations boast exceptional patient care with a strong focus on periodontal and implant treatments
• Modern Facilities: Equipped with state-of-the-art dental technology in welcoming and professional environments

Schedule:

• 4 days per week: Tuesday to Friday: 8AM - 4PM
• Tuesday: Great Barrington location
• Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: Pittsfield location

Your Role & Responsibilities:

• Welcome and seat patients cheerfully
• Prepare and set up treatment rooms for hygiene procedures
• Update patients' health history and provide oral hygiene education
• Perform scaling, root planing, and fluoride application
• Identify periodontal and restorative issues; facilitate dentist's treatment recommendations
• Conduct head, neck, and oral cancer exams
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive measures
• Schedule appropriate follow-up appointments
• Maintain a clean and organized dental lab
• Adhere to safety and OSHA guidelines as well as office standards
• Not responsible for capturing and interpreting x-rays

Requirements:

• Associate degree or higher from an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program
• MA state dental hygiene license
• CPR certification
• 1-year dental experience, preferred
• Certification in anesthesia, preferred
• Proficiency with scaling and root planing (SRP), preferred

Interview Process:

• One phone & one in-person interview

Affinity Dental Management is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information or other characteristics protected by law. All candidates' employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check, reference check, and employment verification.

Ready to Join a Leading Team in Periodontal Care? Apply Today!

Registered Dental Hygienist, Oral Hygienist, Dental Health Specialist, Dental Hygiene Practitioner, Periodontal Hygienist

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