Dental Hygienist (part time)

• Team-Oriented responsibilities
• Collaborate effectively with dentists, dental assistants, and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient flow and integrated care.
• Participate in team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and staff training sessions.
• Demonstrate flexibility by assisting with front desk or dental assistant duties when needed.
• Exhibit professionalism, empathy, and respect in all interactions with patients and colleagues.

• Community engagement
• Assist with outreach activities, health fairs, and educational programs to promote oral health awareness.
• Provide culturally competent care to diverse populations and address barriers to oral health access.

• Other duties
• Perform independent procedures as delegated by the dentist in accordance with state law.
• Provide on-call support for dental patients as required.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Dentist or Manager.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Unrestricted license to practice dental hygiene in the State of Connecticut.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team-oriented environment, establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with healthcare team members.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
• Availability to work Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Local anesthesia certification preferred.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced clinical setting.

• Physical requirements
• Manual dexterity and ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform light lifting.

About Family Centers

Family Centers is a private, nonprofit organization offering health, education and human service programs to children, adults and families in Fairfield County. Our team includes 300 professionals and over 500 trained volunteers who collaborate to provide our communities with a wide range of responsive and innovative services. Through our comprehensive network of services, more than 26,000 children, adults, families and communities receive the care, encouragement and resources needed to realize their potential.

Family Centers has consistently been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Western Connecticut by Hearst Connecticut Media and holds a perfect 100 Encompass rating from Charity Navigator.

For more information, please visit www.familycenters.org.

Family Centers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as indicated in applicable federal and/or state laws.