Job Description

Now hiring for part time.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a Dental Hygienist, you will clean teeth and examine patient oral areas, head and neck for signs of oral disease. You will also record and review patient medical histories. Additional responsibilities and requirements of the Dental Hygienist include:

Evaluates overall oral health, examining oral cavity for signs of periodontal disease or possible cancers, including sores, recessed & bleeding gums, and oral lesions
Documents dental history or chief complaint; records and reports pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff, as appropriate; documents lab procedures and ensures follow up on results
Follows through with oral hygiene procedures in accordance with treatment plans prescribed by the attending Dentist. Procedures may include: Prophylaxis, Periodontal Scaling, Root Planing, Debridement, Application of Fluoride Treatments, and Application of Protective Sealants
Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be a licensed Registered Dental Hygienist with the state of Rhode Island
Active CPR (BLS) Certification
Ability to prepare dental equipment and instruments
Excellent working knowledge of overall dentistry and dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation

We are proud to offer employees competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and access to our full benefits package for those who qualify!

Medical Insurance Program
Family Dental Program
401(K) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Paid-Time Off up to 3 weeks
Commuter Benefits
Incredible work environment of skilled individuals with the opportunity for massive growth

EEO STATEMENT

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in terms of all conditions of employment. Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths, as an Equal Opportunity Employer we are proud to promote a work environment where all difference are respected.

This job was posted on Wed Nov 16 2022 and expired on Fri Nov 25 2022.

Minimum $39K /yr

$67K /yr Average

Maximum $83K /yr

Tasks

Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments.

Record and review patient medical histories.

Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.

Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease.

Expose and develop x-ray film.

Chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.

Maintain dental equipment and sharpen and sterilize dental instruments.

Feel lymph nodes under patient's chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate presence of oral cancer.

Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.

Apply fluorides or other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay.

Maintain patient recall system.

Administer local anesthetic agents.

Remove excess cement from coronal surfaces of teeth.

Conduct dental health clinics for community groups to augment services of dentist.

Remove sutures and dressings.

Place and remove rubber dams, matrices, and temporary restorations.

Make impressions for study casts.

Skills

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Knowledge

Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.