Job Description

DENTAL HYGIENIST, MIT Health, to provide appropriate dental care and oral hygiene instruction to patients.  Will perform preventive and therapeutic treatments according to a patient’s individual needs, including coronal polishing, supra- and sub gingival scaling, root planning, placing sealants, application of fluoride, exposing and developing radiographs, and soft tissue management regimens as described by law; and assist in obtaining and updating clerical and clinical information and documenting same.  

A detailed position description is available at https://medical.mit.edu/jobs.  

REQUIRED:  registered dental hygienist with license valid in Massachusetts; current CPR certification; strong communication and problem-solving skills; initiative; ability to work cooperatively with other Dental Service staff members; skill with sharpening a variety of dental instruments and using dental hand piece and instruments, including the ultrasonic type; familiarity with X-ray exposure and developing equipment and sterilization equipment; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; and good eyesight and hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity.  Job #24369-8

Working conditions:  long periods of sitting and/or standing; working on a single task for prolonged periods; strict adherence to routine and repetitive tasks; and exposure to hazardous materials, including blood/body fluids, hazardous waste, radiation, chemicals, toxins/poisonous substances, ultraviolet light, and sharp instruments

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