Dental Hygienist- Up to $5K Welcome bonus Westmere Dental Care
Pittsfield, MA22 days ago
| Location | Massachusetts |
About the Role:
Our client is seeking compassionate and detail-oriented Dental Hygienists to join their mission-driven team across multiple locations. As a key member of the dental care team, you will be responsible for delivering preventative oral health care, conducting screenings, performing cleanings, and supporting patient education. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) with a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in underserved communities.
Our client operates in a federally designated rural and Medically Underserved Population Area and offers a full spectrum of medical, dental, wellness, and family support services. Their mission is to not only treat patients but to strengthen families and improve children’s well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
Welcome and prepare patients for treatment, conducting comprehensive medical and dental history intake.
Perform intra- and extra-oral screenings, take radiographs, and conduct thorough dental assessments.
Provide prophylaxis cleanings, polish teeth, and perform root scaling and planing as needed.
Educate patients on oral health and periodontal disease prevention.
Collaborate with dentists to develop patient care plans and make referrals when necessary.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient charts.
Set up and break down treatment rooms; perform sterilization and lab tasks as needed.
Answer phones and help with scheduling appointments when needed.
Support the security and organization of the dental center and uphold all safety protocols.
Qualifications:
Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited institution – required
Valid Massachusetts Dental Hygienist license – required
Current CPR certification – required
Experience with Dentrix or other dental practice software – preferred
Excellent manual dexterity, attention to detail, compassion, physical stamina, and interpersonal skills
Compensation:
Base Salary: $89,440 – $100,000 ($43.00 – $48.00/hour)
Bonus Eligible: No
Overtime Eligible: No
Commission Compensation: No
Interview Travel Reimbursed: No