Dental Hygienist

Functional Area: Health Care

Department: MIT
Health

School Area: Executive Vice President

Pay Range Minimum: $100,000

Pay Range Maximum: $110,000

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment
Category: Exempt

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Schedule:

Pay Grade: 8

Posting Description

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.

6/12/2026

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