Dental Hygienist

Providence Community Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence Community Health in Providence, Rhode Island, is seeking a qualified Dental Hygienist. Responsibilities include directly assessing and delivering dental care while implementing established protocols. The position emphasizes a community health approach with a focus on patient education.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited Dental Hygiene program and current licensure, with preference for candidates having experience in community settings. The schedule includes shifts on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday, totaling 24 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Dental Hygiene.
• Active Local Anesthesia Licensure necessary.
• Current licensure as a Dental Hygienist in Rhode Island.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a community dental clinic emphasizing Public Health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient dental needs using screening procedures.
• Deliver direct care such as cleaning, polishing, and x-rays.
• Develop individualized dental care plans and educate patients.

Skills

Direct patient care

Dental hygiene procedures

Patient education

Community health awareness

Education

Graduate of accredited Dental Hygiene school

Active Local Anesthesia Licensure

Current RI Dental Hygienist licensure

Job description

Providence Community Health

Assess, plan and deliver direct dental care and associated services to dental patients, utilizing PCHC established dental hygiene protocol and procedures.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of Dental Hygiene.
• Active Local Anesthesia Licensure
• Current licensure as a Dental Hygienist in the state of Rhode Island.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a community ambulatory dental clinic environment emphasizing Public Health strongly preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assess dental condition and needs of patient; uses patient screening procedures, to include medical history review, dental charting, and periodontal charting; takes patient vital signs as required.
• Deliver direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures; performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants and fluorides, and related procedures.
• Develop and implements individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a qualified dentist.

PCHC is EOE/M/F/D/V/SO. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Schedule: Tuesday: 8am-7pm
Wednesday: 8am-7pm
Saturday: 8am-2pm
24 Hours

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