Dental Hygienist

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

Job summary

Providence Community Health Centers is seeking a skilled Dental Hygienist to assess and deliver dental care in Providence, Rhode Island. Candidates must be graduates from accredited dental hygiene schools and hold active licensure in the state.

This role involves direct patient care, performing tasks such as dental charting, and education on individualized care plans. A minimum of 1 year experience in a community dental clinic emphasizing Public Health is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a community ambulatory dental clinic emphasizing Public Health.
• Experience in patient screening and taking vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Assess dental conditions and needs of patients.
• Deliver direct patient care using established protocols.
• Develop and implement individualized dental care plans.

Skills

Direct patient care

Patient education

Dental charting

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Dental Hygiene

Current licensure as a Dental Hygienist in Rhode Island

Active Local Anesthesia Licensure

Job description

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.