Dental Hygienist

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides reasonable and prudent dental care for CS-HHC patients. Treats patients and staff respectfully, courteously and appropriately
• Performs oral prophylaxis, fluoride treatments and sealants
• Supports the Dentist with X-rays, surveys and mouth charting
• Maintains the recall system
• Participates in hygiene audits as required
• Represents the Dental Department on various committees as assigned
• Instructs patients in good oral hygiene habits and after care for dental treatments rendered
• Responsible for directing and discussing dental hygiene procedures with patients and when appropriate with their parents or care givers
• Assists the Senior Hygienist in making schedules
• Contributes to departmental planning and direction
• Performs other duties as necessary

Requirements:

• Degree from an accredited School of Dental Hygiene and license to practice dental hygiene in Connecticut. 
• CPR Certification is required.
• Previous Dental experience is preferred. New graduates can apply. Familiarity with GE Centricity/VisDental system is highly desirable.
• Excellent technical and interpersonal skills required. 
• Ability to work with disadvantaged persons. 
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and ability to communicate warmth and confidence to the patient’s population. 
• Interest in preventive dentistry, social consciousness, sensitivity to needs of community residents and the desire to work with and for disadvantaged persons. 
• Excellent computer skills are necessary. GE Centricity/VisDental and/or electronic dental knowledge are highly recommended. 
• Must be willing to provide evening, Saturday and satellite clinic coverage when necessary.

CS-HHC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status