Mount Desert Island Hospital
Location
Southwest Harbor, Maine
The Dental Hygienist will deliver a full range of clinical, administrative, and patient-care services, including performing preventive and periodontal therapies and radiography procedures. This role involves evaluating patients' oral health, educating them on hygiene, and maintaining accurate clinical records and equipment.
Candidates must possess an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program and have successfully completed the National and State Dental Hygiene Boards. A current State of Maine Dental Hygienist license and Maine Radiology Licensure are mandatory requirements for this position.
Summary of Position Under general supervision, the Dental Hygienist delivers a full range of clinical, administrative, and patient-care services within a community-focused dental practice. This full-time, 36-hour position includes performing preventive and periodontal therapies, radiography procedures, patient assessments, and maintaining equipment and supplies in accordance with established protocols, policies, and standards. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by improving oral health for individuals and families across the Mount Desert Island community.
MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance.
MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Key Responsibilities Perform dental cleanings, periodontal assessments, and preventive or periodontal treatments Evaluate patients’ teeth and gums, recording the presence of disease, abnormalities, or existing restorations Deliver preventive, periodontal, and limited endodontic therapies Take, evaluate, and document dental radiographs Educate patients on oral hygiene, disease prevention, and overall oral health Assist the dentist in identifying oral health conditions and developing treatment plans Maintain accurate patient records, documentation, and clinical notes Prepare and maintain dental equipment and supplies according to established protocols Follow safety, infection control, and OSHA standards, including handling blood or blood-borne pathogens
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program Successful completion of National and State Dental Hygiene Boards Current State of Maine Dental Hygienist license Current Maine Radiology Licensure Strong communication and patient education skills Commitment to serving a diverse community and improving access to care Physical Demands & Work Environment Work is performed in an indoor medical/clinical setting Moderate physical activity: standing and/or walking for more than 4 hours per day; handling objects up to 25 lbs Exposure to potential hazards or physical risks, requiring standard safety precautions Work involves contact with blood or blood-borne pathogens; OSHA training required
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