Tri-County Community Action Agency
Dental Hygienist – Several Openings
Full‑Time (40 Hours), Part‑Time and Per Diem Hours Available
Overview General Responsibility: To perform dental measures designed to preserve teeth and prevent the spread of oral disease. To assess dental condition and needs of patient using screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and period-charting.
Responsibilities
Providing oral prophylaxis to remove calculus, accretions and stain from both supragingival and subgingival tooth surfaces by scaling and root planning
Providing oral health education, including oral cancer screening, teaching patients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease
Applying pit and fissure sealants and topical fluoride treatments
Taking radiographs as directed by Dentist
Organizing, maintains and sets up treatment rooms, sterilization area and dental lab area on a daily basis
Setting up and breaks down the dental operatory before and after each use
Disinfecting and sterilizing of dental instruments, equipment, materials and supplies consistent with current infection control standards and Tri‑County infection control policies and procedures
Maintaining and assuring function of all dental equipment including X‑ray units, X‑ray processor, autoclave, ultrasonic cleaner, etc
Disposing of and preparing “red bag waste” for pick up by waste removal company
Recording clinical charting in electronic dental record as directed by Dentist
Making accurate, legible, complete and signed entries in the patient’s handwritten or electronic dental record in accordance with Tri‑County policy and procedure
Protecting patient confidentiality at all times
Complying with all Tri‑County policies and procedures
Participating in continuing education programs, including one (1) annual training program on compliance with OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, to satisfy the requirements of the RI State Board and the RI Dental Hygienists Association to maintain a RI Dental Hygiene license
Assisting Dentists and Dental Assistants as needed
Qualifications
Graduation from a Dental Hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and approved by the RI State Board
Ability to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and to prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols
Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required
Effective oral communication skills in a second language welcomed
Special Qualifications
Certification as a Dental Hygienist
CPR/AED Certification at the healthcare provider level
Requires a comprehensive knowledge of dental hygiene techniques and procedures for all phases of general dentistry
The Dental Hygienist must be a patient educator and promoter of optimum, oral health
Basic computer skills a necessity, working knowledge of digital radiography and paperless charting preferred
Expanded function ability, such as placing antimicrobials and administering local anesthetic agents preferred
The ability to work well with children and adults from a wide diversity of social, ethnic and economic backgrounds is necessary
Creative work with other healthcare professionals from a variety of disciplines to achieve maximal results for the Center’s patient from a system of integrated primary health care
Must work a minimum of two (2) evening clinics per week
Demonstrate an understanding of everyone’ experiences, every day
Ensuring the delivery of services that recognizes and respects that every moment matters
Benefits We offer an excellent, competitive salary and benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance, as well as a 403b Savings Plan/Pension with an Agency match, Vacation, Sick, Holiday time and access to Agency‑sponsored EAP services for employees and their families. Many training opportunities are available that include, but are not limited to various educational experiences, certificate programs, CPR and First Aid training as well as ongoing occasions for additional learning. Tri‑County is a qualified entity for employees to access loan repayment opportunities.
Application Process Please visit our website at
www.tricountyri.org
to apply and view other current openings. Click on the Career Opportunities link on the bottom of the page.
Equal Opportunity Tri-County Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity and A ffirmative Action Employer. Tri-County is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, limited English proficiency (LEP), gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
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Overview General Responsibility: To perform dental measures designed to preserve teeth and prevent the spread of oral disease. To assess dental condition and needs of patient using screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and period-charting.
Responsibilities
Providing oral prophylaxis to remove calculus, accretions and stain from both supragingival and subgingival tooth surfaces by scaling and root planning
Providing oral health education, including oral cancer screening, teaching patients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease
Applying pit and fissure sealants and topical fluoride treatments
Taking radiographs as directed by Dentist
Organizing, maintains and sets up treatment rooms, sterilization area and dental lab area on a daily basis
Setting up and breaks down the dental operatory before and after each use
Disinfecting and sterilizing of dental instruments, equipment, materials and supplies consistent with current infection control standards and Tri‑County infection control policies and procedures
Maintaining and assuring function of all dental equipment including X‑ray units, X‑ray processor, autoclave, ultrasonic cleaner, etc
Disposing of and preparing “red bag waste” for pick up by waste removal company
Recording clinical charting in electronic dental record as directed by Dentist
Making accurate, legible, complete and signed entries in the patient’s handwritten or electronic dental record in accordance with Tri‑County policy and procedure
Protecting patient confidentiality at all times
Complying with all Tri‑County policies and procedures
Participating in continuing education programs, including one (1) annual training program on compliance with OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, to satisfy the requirements of the RI State Board and the RI Dental Hygienists Association to maintain a RI Dental Hygiene license
Assisting Dentists and Dental Assistants as needed
Qualifications
Graduation from a Dental Hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and approved by the RI State Board
Ability to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and to prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols
Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required
Effective oral communication skills in a second language welcomed
Special Qualifications
Certification as a Dental Hygienist
CPR/AED Certification at the healthcare provider level
Requires a comprehensive knowledge of dental hygiene techniques and procedures for all phases of general dentistry
The Dental Hygienist must be a patient educator and promoter of optimum, oral health
Basic computer skills a necessity, working knowledge of digital radiography and paperless charting preferred
Expanded function ability, such as placing antimicrobials and administering local anesthetic agents preferred
The ability to work well with children and adults from a wide diversity of social, ethnic and economic backgrounds is necessary
Creative work with other healthcare professionals from a variety of disciplines to achieve maximal results for the Center’s patient from a system of integrated primary health care
Must work a minimum of two (2) evening clinics per week
Demonstrate an understanding of everyone’ experiences, every day
Ensuring the delivery of services that recognizes and respects that every moment matters
Benefits We offer an excellent, competitive salary and benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance, as well as a 403b Savings Plan/Pension with an Agency match, Vacation, Sick, Holiday time and access to Agency‑sponsored EAP services for employees and their families. Many training opportunities are available that include, but are not limited to various educational experiences, certificate programs, CPR and First Aid training as well as ongoing occasions for additional learning. Tri‑County is a qualified entity for employees to access loan repayment opportunities.
Application Process Please visit our website at
www.tricountyri.org
to apply and view other current openings. Click on the Career Opportunities link on the bottom of the page.
Equal Opportunity Tri-County Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity and A ffirmative Action Employer. Tri-County is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, limited English proficiency (LEP), gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
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