Partners Healthcare System Jamaica Plain , MA 02130
Posted 2 weeks ago
Who We Are
Brookside Community Health Center, one of two health centers licensed by Brigham and Women's Hospital, provides multi-disciplinary, comprehensive care with services in the following areas:
Adult Primary Care
Pediatric Primary Care
Obstetrics/Gynecology (including midwifery)
Family planning
Dentistry and Oral Surgery
Nutrition/WIC
Behavioral Health and Social Services.
Brookside is a teaching site for Harvard Dental School, Boston University Dental School, as well as other Boston area health care professional programs.
What You Will Do
Scaling and polishing of teeth.
Prophylaxis and fluoride treatment of children.
Application of sealants.
Taking medical histories.
Teaching oral hygiene to patients (and community groups when appropriate).
Performing initial radiographic and screening examinations, in addition to maintaining radiographic files.
Working closely with dentists in delivering comprehensive dentistry.
Preparing and transporting instruments to decontamination room maintaining infection control.
Participating in staff conferences.
Working cooperatively with other center departments.
Maintaining adequate levels of supplies with assistance from other personnel.
Maintaining patient recall system.
Performing related duties as required.
Serves on Center-wide Committees.
All other duties as assigned.
What You Will Get
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Starts day 1!
PTO: Up to 30 days annually for new hires including 10 holidays
Retirement: A hospital funded pension plan plus a 403(b) retirement savings plan with hospital match
Commuting: Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
What You Will Bring
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Graduate of accredited dental hygiene school and Massachusetts license.
Minimum of 3-6 months experience recommended.
Fluency in Spanish desirable but not required.
Must demonstrate appropriate knowledge of dental development and treatment of pediatric, adults and geriatric patients.
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