Registered Dental Hygienist

Overview

Smile Massachusetts, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) in Boston, MA and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school. Our in-school dental program offers a workday that ends with the school day, with no nights or weekends, creating a diverse and different working environment that supports working parents and the mission to make a difference in the dental field.

Interested candidates should contact Michael at  or  with their name, contact information, and location of the position.

• Assist with oral health management of patients and work as a team member at all times
• Verify patient identity using name and date of birth prior to treatment and indicate verification on the medical chart
• Obtain oral health assessments for new and follow-up patients
• Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information
• Provide oral hygiene services including prophylaxis scaling, sealant application and fluoride application following accepted standards
• Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist
• Provide oral health education and counseling to each patient (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing)
• Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart
• Daily travel to and from school sites
• Lift and carry equipment for setup and takedown (up to 50 lbs) and navigate stairs where applicable

• Active RDH License
• Working experience as a Dental Hygienist
• CPR or BLS certification
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to work well on a small team in a fast-paced environment
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and willingness to travel within the county
• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs
• Able to walk up stairs in some schools

• Evenings, weekends and summers off
• School-day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours; typically 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.)
• Benefit package (health, dental, vision)
• Flexible scheduling and unique work experiences
• Full and part-time positions
• Competitive compensation
• State-of-the-art portable dental equipment and latest technology

Call or text Michael at  or email  If texting/emailing, please include your name, contact information and the location of this position.

Smile Programs… the mobile dentists is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.