Mass General Brigham
Healthcare
Per-DiemDentalHygienist
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“Per-Diem Dental Hygienist at Mass General Brigham. Skills: dental hygiene, radiographs, patient education, aseptic techniques. Perform dental prophylactic. take radiographs”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Massachusetts state registration in Dental Hygiene, basic computer efficiencies, Ability to conduct a brief oral exam and take appropriate x-rays, Knowledge of Universal Precautions, Knowledge of Dental Radiology, Knowledge of head and neck anatomy & physiology, Knowledge of aseptic techniques, Knowledge of basic CPR, Previous experience with dental practice management, electronic charting, and digital radiography systems required
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree, 3- 5 years experience as a dental hygienist
What You'll Do.
Perform dental prophylactic
obtain blood pressure readings
provide dental hygiene care information to patients
Assists with other duties as backup to other office personnel
administer prophylactic 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
Escort patients to and from pull and file patient 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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Assists with other duties as backup to other office personnel; Perform select clerical duties of other office support staff
Communication Scope
Effective interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to provide compassionate care to patients and educate them in post visit and post procedure care
Full Job Description
Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. _**Job Summary**_ Under the supervision of the Administrative Manager and Division Chief, the position will perform dental prophylactic treatments; take radiographs and intra oral images; obtain blood pressure readings and provide dental hygiene care information to patients. Assists with other duties as backup to other office personnel as is required. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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).
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