DENTAL HYGIENIST (PART-TIME)

Description :

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

Requirements : Skills & Experience

Certification and Licenses

Compensation details : 35-45 Hourly Wage

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