Hygienist - Full Time and Part Time Available
- Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
- Full-Time
Our periodontal office in Back Bay is looking to add an outgoing individual who is passionate about providing exceptional patient care to our team! We are looking for a fun, hardworking, team player to help us grow the practice and continue to serve the Boston area and surrounding communities with all their periodontal needs. If you are a hygienist with a passion for patient care, and treating and educating patients with their periodontal needs we would love to hear from you! This will be an hourly, non-production based paying position and we are willing to discuss PT opportunities.
The primary role of the Hygienist is to support the success of the periodontist to provide exceptional patient care resulting in the best clinical outcomes and meets the needs of our patients. Leveraging our state-of-the-art technology, including our 3 Shape Trios and Airflow Prophylaxis. Hygienists provide direct care to their patients by helping them to maintain oral health.
Role and Responsibilities
The Hygienist will help surgeons during surgery by performing duties such as tissue retraction, intravenous lines, and completing documentation.
- Performs preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care.
- Verifies the identity of patients and operative sites.
- Discusses with surgeon the nature of the surgical procedure including operative consent and methods of operative exposure.
- Monitors and maintains aseptic technique throughout procedures.
- Maintains an unobstructed operative field using surgical retractors, sponges, and suctioning and irrigating equipment.
- Determines availability of necessary equipment and supplies for operative procedures.
- Obtains and inspects sterile and non-sterile surgical equipment, supplies and instruments.
- Operates sterilization devices.
- Monitors patient intraoperative status.
- Obtains dental radiographs and dental imaging.
- Completes patient clinical narratives.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- BLS certification required or the ability to complete within 1 month of hire.
- At Least one year of related experience preferred.
- DAANCE certification preferred.
- Licensed dental assistant preferred.
- Radiology certification preferred.
Skills and Abilities
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Ability to work well in a team and individually.
- Good Judgment and critical thinking skills.
- Passion for keeping people safe.
- Strong attention to detail, vigilance, and meticulous care on the job.
- Excellent manual dexterity.
- Superior listening skills with the ability to quickly comprehend instructions in emergency situations.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
CORE BENEFITS & WELLNESS
Medical (including Virtual Care), Dental, and Vision Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Uniforms/Scrubs provided
FINANCIAL WELL-BEING
Competitive pay, Bonus potential, and annual merit reviews
401(k) Plan w/Company Match
Health Savings Account (HSA) with HDHP health plans
LIFE INSURANCE
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Spouse and Child Life Insurance
TIME OFF, DISABILITY AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Paid Vacation (Starting at 2 weeks) and 6 Annual Paid Holidays
Long and Short Term Disability Plans
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Boston Periodontics & Dental Implants
Boston, MAIndustry
Healthcare
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