Dental Hygienist - Part Time

CareLink is a non-profit, mission-based 501c3 organization that was founded in 1997 by non-profit post-acute and community-based organizations specializing in the care of older adults and adults with disabilities. These organizations include long-term care, housing, hospice, home care, assisted living and adult-day health. In addition, CareLink is a direct provider of a range of health and wellness services including rehabilitation (PT/OT/SLP), mobile dental, audiology, podiatry, psychiatry, brain health and wellness services. We keep individuals doing the things that they want to do, independently, in the place they call home.

This is a part-time (6-12 hours per week) position performing dental care at the Veteran's Home in Bristol, RI on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 8:30am to 2:30pm. Additional hours at other locations may be available.

The Dental Hygienist, under the general supervision of a qualified Dentist, assesses patient needs and plans and delivers direct dental care using mobile dental equipment. He / she will utilize established dental hygiene protocol and current standards of practice.

Essential Functions

• Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient education, discharge planning, and patient / staff teaching under the supervision of a qualified dentist.
• 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.
• Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.
• Sets up, breaks down, cleans and sterilizes mobile dental equipment in accordance with established standards.
• Participate and education initiative for clinical staff and residents

Skills & Experience

• Experience with adult populations, including the elderly and disabled.
• The individual in this position must display a strong sense of responsibility and be able to function effectively with little or no supervision.
• The Dental Hygienist must demonstrate maturity and have the ability to deal effectively with patients, their families, and personnel in a professional manner.
• This individual must be able to effectively communicate patients' needs to other members of the health care team.
• Individual must have computer competency and able to navigate emails, Microsoft word and basic dental software. Must be competent in use of a laptop.

Certification and Licenses

• Current state of Rhode Island Dental Hygienist; Public Health Dental Hygienist License preferred
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
  
  
  

Compensation details: 35-45 Hourly Wage