Dental Hygienist

Job Title: Dental Hygienist
Experience Level: Mid-Level
Job Function: Health Care Provider
Industry: Healthcare – Dental Services
Location: Great Barrington, MA
Relocation Assistance: Possible for Ideal Candidate
Visa Sponsorship Eligibility: No
Total Positions: Multiple
Benefits: Full

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