full-time 15 days ago
Registered Dental Hygienist-Dental Care Clinic Belfast
MaineHealth
125 Northport Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915
Competitive Compensation
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Description
Medical Group Practices
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 82658
For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a $10,000.00 Sign on Bonus for a Registered Dental Hygienist!
Eligible candidates are hired into a Full or Part time position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires; per diem hires are ineligible. Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months of separation from employment.
Why Join MaineHealth?
At MaineHealth, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of the communities we serve. Our Belfast dental clinic team is passionate about providing accessible oral healthcare and building meaningful connections within the community.
If you are a compassionate dental hygienist who values teamwork, community impact, and preventative care, we encourage you to apply.
Registered Dental Hygienist – MaineHealth Dental Care Clinic
Location: 125 Northport Avenue, Suite 107, Belfast, ME
Schedule: 32 hours per week (Four 8-hour shifts)
Days/Hours: Monday – Thursday
Schedule Type: Consistent
This position is based at the MaineHealth Dental Care Clinic in Belfast, a small, collaborative team of five professionals dedicated to serving the community. The clinic provides care to both adults and children, with a strong focus on serving low-income patients and increasing access to essential dental services. The team partners with local organizations such as WCAP to provide dental care to preschool-aged children and offers limited emergency dental care to Waldo County residents. The clinic’s mission is supported in part by local charitable organizations and grant funding.
Key Responsibilities
Provide dental hygiene services including patient assessment, prophylaxis, scaling, and preventative treatments
Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, preventative care, and overall oral health
Assist in identifying oral health conditions and collaborate with the dental provider on patient care plans
Maintain accurate and timely patient records and documentation
Support infection control and sterilization protocols in accordance with clinic and regulatory standards
Participate in community outreach or education efforts when appropriate
Work collaboratively with the dental care team to ensure a positive patient experience
Summary:
The Registered Dental Hygienist role is responsible for the direct provision of dental hygiene and appropriate preventative services to oral patients of the clinic, as well as providing appropriate oral health information to individuals and groups.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Dental Hygiene required.
License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license in Dental Hygiene required. Current applicable state(s) Dental Radiographer license required or must receive within three months of hire.
Experience: One year of clinical experience as a dental hygienist preferred.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
If you have questions about this role, please contact jennifer.ferrari@mainehealth.org
Medical Group Practices
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 82658
For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a $10,000.00 Sign on Bonus for a Registered Dental Hygienist!
Eligible candidates are hired into a Full or Part time position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires; per diem hires are ineligible. Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months of separation from employment.
Why Join MaineHealth?
At MaineHealth, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of the communities we serve. Our Belfast dental clinic team is passionate about providing accessible oral healthcare and building meaningful connections within the community.
If you are a compassionate dental hygienist who values teamwork, community impact, and preventative care, we encourage you to apply.
Registered Dental Hygienist – MaineHealth Dental Care Clinic
Location: 125 Northport Avenue, Suite 107, Belfast, ME
Schedule: 32 hours per week (Four 8-hour shifts)
Days/Hours: Monday – Thursday
Schedule Type: Consistent
This position is based at the MaineHealth Dental Care Clinic in Belfast, a small, collaborative team of five professionals dedicated to serving the community. The clinic provides care to both adults and children, with a strong focus on serving low-income patients and increasing access to essential dental services. The team partners with local organizations such as WCAP to provide dental care to preschool-aged children and offers limited emergency dental care to Waldo County residents. The clinic’s mission is supported in part by local charitable organizations and grant funding.
Key Responsibilities
Provide dental hygiene services including patient assessment, prophylaxis, scaling, and preventative treatments
Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, preventative care, and overall oral health
Assist in identifying oral health conditions and collaborate with the dental provider on patient care plans
Maintain accurate and timely patient records and documentation
Support infection control and sterilization protocols in accordance with clinic and regulatory standards
Participate in community outreach or education efforts when appropriate
Work collaboratively with the dental care team to ensure a positive patient experience
Summary:
The Registered Dental Hygienist role is responsible for the direct provision of dental hygiene and appropriate preventative services to oral patients of the clinic, as well as providing appropriate oral health information to individuals and groups.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Dental Hygiene required.
License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license in Dental Hygiene required. Current applicable state(s) Dental Radiographer license required or must receive within three months of hire.
Experience: One year of clinical experience as a dental hygienist preferred.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
If you have questions about this role, please contact jennifer.ferrari@mainehealth.org
About MaineHealth
MaineHealth is a network of hospitals, labs, skilled physicians, providers, and behavioral health specialists committed to providing excellent and coordinated healthcare to individuals as close to home as possible.