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full-time 21 days ago

Dental Hygienist

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

600 Memorial Dr Ste 1, Cambridge, MA 02139
Competitive Compensation

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Job Description

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DENTAL HYGIENIST, MIT Health, to provide appropriate dental care and oral hygiene instruction to patients; 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.

The full job description is available here: https://medical.mit.edu/jobs

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Registered dental hygienist with a license that is valid in Massachusetts; current CPR certification; robust communication and problem-solving skills; initiative; ability to work cooperatively with other staff members in the Dental Service; good eyesight, hand/eye coordination, and manual dexterity; and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Work conditions: Working on one task for prolonged periods; remain in a stationary position for a long period of time; 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.

About Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MIT is a renowned educational institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Known for its contributions to education, research, and innovation, MIT has played a vital role in advancing American science and innovation. The institution focuses on cutting-edge technologies and long-horizon science that fuel advances in various fields.