Rutland, Vermont
Posted: 11-Mar-25
Location: Rutland, Vermont
Type: Full Time
Salary: 39.92-58.56
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COMMUNITY HEATH:
Community Health is a primary care network that provides nationally-recognized programs, a focus on wellness, dental, behavioral health and pediatric specialties, walk-in Express Care, a culture of community and quality health care that almost everyone, insured or uninsured, has come to depend on. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer a team-oriented, collaborative work environment for close to 400 employees at eight different locations in Rutland and southern Addison counties.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Under the direction of the dentist, this position promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis; providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies; charting conditions of decay and disease; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.
FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
- Provide patient screening to assess oral health conditions, review of health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection.
- Record information on dental chart.
- Take vital signs and record on chart.
- Take and develop dental radiographs
- Remove calculus and plaque from all surfaces of the teeth.
- Apply sealants and fluoride treatments.
- Instruct patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS:
- Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene.
- Licensed by the Vermont Board of Dentistry.
- At least 3 years of dental hygienist experience is preferred.
- Must be able to perform complex dental procedures.
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU:
- Work Life Balance
- Generous Time Off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health savings account option.
- Robust 403 (b) retirement savings plan, with employer match and 100% vesting schedule.
- Comprehensive Wellness Program.
Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 Sign-On Bonus - $5,000 at 1 year anniversary, $5,000 at 2 year anniversary, $5,000 at 3 year anniversary.
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS:
- Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene.
- Licensed by the Vermont Board of Dentistry.
- At least 3 years of dental hygienist experience is preferred.
- Must be able to perform complex dental procedures.