What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at East Bay Community Action Program?
East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) Dental Center in Newport, RI seeks Full-Time or Part-Time Community Dental Hygienist to provide services onsite at schools throughout upper and lower East Bay, or a Dental Hygienist for our Dental Center located at 19 Broadway in Newport, RI. Our mission is to provide high-quality, comprehensive, accessible health, dental, behavioral health, and wrap-around human services to assist people to achieve their fullest potential.
The Dental Hygienist will follow through with oral hygiene procedures in accordance with treatment plans prescribed by the attending dentist. Procedures may include prophylaxis, periodontal scaling, root planning, debridement, supra and subgingival scaling and curettage, application of fluoride treatments, and application of protective sealants. The employee is responsible for updating the patient's medical and dental history and working with the dentist to chart findings in the patient's electronic dental record.
Qualifications:
The Dental Hygienist(s) requires successful graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program and must be licensed by the RI DOH as a Dental Hygienist and be additionally licensed in the application of local anesthesia.
Candidates must be familiar with an electronic medical record and have current Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) offered by any accredited agency.
EBCAP provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes heavily subsidized medical and dental insurance plans (BCBSRI), supplemental vision insurance, voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, up to 3% company matching 403(b) retirement plan, employer-paid life insurance & long term disability, generous paid time off that includes vacation/holidays/personal days/sick time mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, opportunities for center-paid training/CEUs, employee assistance programs, and more.
EBCAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to providing a diverse work environment.
