Dental Hygienist

About the role

As a Dental Hygienist at Harrington Family Health Center, you will play a critical role in enhancing our patients' overall health and well-being through comprehensive dental care and education. Working within a collaborative, supportive team, you will provide preventive and therapeutic oral health services while helping patients understand how to maintain good oral hygiene at home.

Patient Care

• Deliver high-quality of care by performing dental hygiene procedures including prophylaxis, scaling, fluoride applications, and sealant placement.
• Educate patients on oral health practices and preventative care.
• Collaborate with on-site Dentists, other dental hygienists, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive, patient-focused care.
• Refer patients to external specialists when necessary, maintaining a continuum of care.

Professional Collaboration

• Work closely with the health center's dental and medical teams to ensure holistic care for each patient.
• Participate in interdisciplinary education and supervision to enhance team knowledge and collaboration.
• Attend dental team meetings and contribute to updates on procedures and compliance with department protocols.
• Stay current through continuing education opportunities, ensuring the highest standards of practice and care.

Community Outreach

• Organize and conduct oral health education presentations both on-site and at community events.
• Engage with the community to raise awareness of preventative dental care and services available at HFHC.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Dental Hygiene.
• Possess an active and unrestricted license to practice Dental Hygiene in the State of Maine.
• Experience as a Dental Hygienist is preferred, though recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong clinical judgment with the ability to make independent decisions in the best interest of patient care.
• Career-oriented and committed to maintaining up-to-date knowledge of dental hygiene practices through professional development.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care.
• Ability to build effective relationships with patients, colleagues, and external partners.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 403(b) retirement plan, Continuing education/professional development opportunities, and HRSA Loan Repayment Assistance/Loan Forgiveness.

Schedule

This position offers Monday to Thursday, with extended hours on Thursdays. 40 hours per week. Full Time or Part Time.

Location

In person, outpatient, Rural, federally qualified health center in Harrington, ME.

Contact

To apply, please visit our website and submit your application.