Dental Hygienist - United Community & Family Services Inc - Norwich, CT

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Norwich, CT

Job Description

Description:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate full-time (35hr) Dental Hygienist to join our team! As a Dental Hygienist, you will be responsible for providing quality dental care to our patients and ensuring their oral health is maintained.
Responsibilities:

Provide direct primary care to the patient using the established standards for clinical dental hygiene practice and OSHA infection control standards
Ensure accurate documentation in dental record of all treatment rendered
Administer local controlled and sustained release antimicrobial agents as needed
Participate in the multi-disciplinary evaluations by providing dental assessments of foster children
Perform oral screenings at 1-3 year old physical appointments in Pediatrics
Refer patients for specialty services as needed. Support integrated care within the Health Center referring to other services internally when indicated

Why UCFS?
At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more.
If you are a dedicated and compassionate Dental Hygienist looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Requirements:

Active CT Dental Hygienist license
Four year degree program or equivalent combination of education and experience of Associate’s Degree (A.S.) from an accredited dental hygiene program resulting in a dental hygiene license and the minimum state mandated 2 years of clinical experience to practice unsupervised in a public health setting
Additional 1-3 years or more experience in dental hygiene field or related preferred
Certification in Administration of Local Anesthesia when applicable

UCFS offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Flexible schedules
Competitive salaries
Generous paid time off including 3 weeks’ vacation, 4 floating holidays and 10 sick days each year
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
Paid life and disability insurance

UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.

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