Dental Hygienist

Community Health Centers of Burlington is seeking a full time Dental Hygienist to provide high-quality dental care to CHCB patients. CHCB’s Dental Hygienists are responsible for evaluating patient oral health, dental/medical history, dental complaints, and completing dental hygiene procedures in a public health setting. Come join our awesome team of dental professionals!

Basic Qualifications

Vermont State License in Dental Hygienist with Local Anesthetic Endorsement

Current CPR/AED Certification

3 years of experience desired but not required; new graduates welcome!

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of oral hygiene and periodontal care

Ability to work and communicate with a large group of professionals; dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and leadership staff

Knowledge of dental medical emergencies

Knowledge of public health, social and economic factors that impact the health and oral health of patients

The ability to travel to other CHCB locations as necessary

CHCB Dental benefits (if applicable):

Dental scrub allocation for new employees

Vermont licensure renewal reimbursement for licensed roles

Paid CE time (additional to allotted CTO) and CE funds for licensed applicable roles

Student loan repayment opportunities through outside agencies such as NHSC and PSLF

CHCB Dental clinical space offers:

Updated clinical operatory space

Schick sensor x-ray software/technology

Panoramic imaging

Nextgen Medical/Dental record

Hufriedy/Dentsply/American Eagle hygiene instruments, cassettes assigned per provider

Tap-on Cavitron/prophy polisher available in each hygiene op

Dental hygiene specifics:

All adult prophies 60 min+ appointment time – provider (dental hygienist) has the ability to add time to appointments as necessary

Flexibility with working hours – create your “ideal” schedule!

3 active dental sites – option to work at 1, 2 or all 3 once full orientated

CHCB employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including:
Monthly stipend for those with alternate health insurance
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Excellent Dental and Vision coverage
Life insurance, AD&D, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
401K via Vanguard, as well as fiduciary services via Morgan Stanley (Employer contribution of 3% of your annual salary after 1 year of service regardless of personal contributions)
Continuing Education funds for licensed applicable roles; pooled departmental funds as allowed for other roles
Generous Accrued CTO in addition to 8 paid annual Holidays (6 fixed, 2 floating)
Employee Assistance Program available to all household members
Local discounts and perks at fitness, restaurants, and local businesses!