Enjoy variety in your day with optional Dental Assisting- all at your hygienist pay rate!Full-Time or Part-Time | Needham, MA$50-$66/hour (Based on Experience)Up to $3,000 Hiring Bonus!Full-Time:$1,000 Sign-On BonusAdditional $2,000 Retention Bonus after 120-daysPart-Time:$500 Sign-On BonusAdditional $1,000 Retention Bonus after 120-daysLove Dental Hygiene but enjoy mixing things up?Chestnut Dental is seeking a Dental Hygienist for our Needham office- with the option to add variety to your day through dental assisting opportunities. Dental hygiene will remain your primary focus, and you'll maintain your hygienist rate when assisting!
Your primary focus will be providing quality hygiene care, educating patients, and helping them feel comfortable and confident about their oral health. For someone who enjoys different aspects of dentistry, this role also offers the opportunity to assist chairside and collaborate with our dental team in another capacity.
What You'll Do- Performing prophylaxis, scaling, and periodontal maintenance
- Taking digital radiographs using DEXIS software
- Assessing patients and documenting clinical findings accurately
- Educating patients and families on preventive care and oral hygiene
- Collaborating with doctors and team members to provide exceptional care
- Creating a positive, comfortable experience for every patient
- Supporting clinical and operational initiatives as needed
- If interested, incorporate dental assisting responsibilities into your schedule based on qualifications and practice needs.
What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications- Current Massachusetts Dental Hygiene License
- Current BLS/CPR Certification
- Strong communication and a patient focused approach
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Availability for one evening a week and one Saturday a month (Paid 45-minute dinner break and evening shift differential)
Ideal CandidateYou are someone who:
- Enjoys building relationships with patients and families
- Thrives in a team-oriented environment
- Brings a positive, professional attitude to work every day
- Is organized, adaptable, and able to manage a busy schedule efficiently
- Is committed to delivering the highest standard of patient care
Why Join Chestnut Dental?We recognize that great patient care starts with great employees. That's why we offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Up to $3,000 hiring bonus
- Health, prescription, and vision insurance (Eligible day one)
- Dental services provided through Chestnut Dental (After 90-days)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage, voluntary life and AD&D
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off including vacation, sick time, holidays, and bereavement leave
- Summer hours
- Financial planning
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Interested in a hygiene role with a little more variety? We'd love to hear from you!Physical RequirementsThis position requires periods of standing, walking, bending, and sitting, as well as the manual dexterity and visual acuity necessary to provide high-quality clinical care.
