Dental Hygienist

Matrix Providers Inc.; Newport (RI); Presencial; USD 51.000 - 73.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, vision, and life

PTO

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Descripción de la vacante

Matrix Providers Inc. at Newport Naval Base is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join a military healthcare team. The role focuses on delivering preventive dental care, maintaining infection control, and documenting patient records in electronic systems.

You will perform exams, apply sealants, provide desensitizing agents, and coordinate care with the dental team. This full-time position offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, and a

Formación

• Associates or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene.
• CODA-accredited dental hygiene program completed.
• Active Dental Hygienist license in good standing.
• Radiography certification required by regulations (42 CFR Part 75).
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• Minimum 2 years dental hygiene experience in last 24 months.

Responsabilidades

• Perform dental hygiene services efficiently while maintaining productivity, professionalism, safety, and accountability standards.
• Follow infection control, aseptic techniques, universal precautions, and proper handling/sterilization of instruments.
• Examine patients' oral cavities, document conditions, and refer to a dentist when abnormalities are identified.
• Provide preventive treatments including topical/desensitizing agents, sealants, polishing, and caries prevention.
• Educate individuals and groups on proper oral hygiene and prevention.
• Take impressions and fabricate mouth guards if needed.
• Provide chairside dental assisting and coordinate tasks with the healthcare team.
• Respond to emergencies, document events, and communicate concerns to leadership.
• Maintain patient records in electronic systems and scheduling tools.

Conocimientos

Dental hygiene experience

Infection control

Patient education

Team coordination

Educación

CODA-accredited dental hygiene program

Dental Hygienist license (active)

Radiography certification (42 CFR Part 75)

BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Associates or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene

Herramientas

Electronic health records

Descripción del empleo

Matrix Providers is hiring a Dental Hygienist to join our team of talented professionals providing healthcare services to Military Service Members and their families at Newport Naval Base.

• Employment Status: Full-time
• Compensation: $45.00
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30 am and 5:00 pm hours. Shifts will be required for a period of 8.5 to 9 hours, including an uncompensated .5 or 1-hour meal break, depending on shift length. Schedules will based on clinic requirements and patient load. In no instance will the HCW be required to provide services in excess of 80 hours per two-week period.
  • Current schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
  • 401(k) Plan

Requirements:

• Degree: Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree depending on the program.
• Education: Successful completion of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA).
• Certification:
  • Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of Dental Hygienist experience within the last 24 months
• License: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Dental Hygienist.

Job Summary:

• Perform dental hygiene services efficiently while maintaining productivity, professionalism, safety, and accountability standards.
• Follow infection control, aseptic techniques, universal precautions, and proper handling and sterilization of instruments and infectious waste.
• Examine patients' oral cavities, document the condition of teeth and surrounding tissues, and refer patients to a dentist when abnormalities or dental concerns are identified.
• Provide preventive dental treatments, including topical/desensitizing agents, pit and fissure sealants, polishing restorations, and caries-prevention treatments.
• Educate individuals and groups on proper oral hygiene, including brushing, flossing, periodontal aids, nutrition, and prevention of tooth decay and gum disease.
• Take dental impressions and fabricate sports/safety mouth guards and soft night guards for bleaching purposes.
• Provide chairside dental assisting and appropriately coordinate or delegate tasks to members of the healthcare team as directed.
• Respond appropriately to patient emergencies, follow established protocols, communicate concerns to appropriate leadership, and accurately document events and patient care.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete patient records; use electronic healthcare systems and the Corporate Dental Application for workload reporting, readiness tracking, and patient scheduling.
• Participate in required training, continuing education, staff training, meetings, Performance Improvement, Risk Management, Family Advocacy, and other command or clinic programs.