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Dental Hygienist

Tri-County Community Action Agency

Johnston, RI
1 month ago

Job Description

Join Tri-County Community Action Agency as a Dental Hygienist, where you'll play a crucial role in preserving oral health and educating patients. With flexible hours and a supportive work environment, you'll be instrumental in providing comprehensive dental care while benefiting from a competitive salary and extensive training opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform dental measures to preserve teeth and prevent oral disease
  • Provide oral prophylaxis and health education
  • Take radiographs and maintain treatment rooms and equipment
  • Record clinical charting in electronic dental record
  • Participate in continuing education programs

Required Qualifications

  • Graduation from a Dental Hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • Certification as a Dental Hygienist
  • Effective oral and written communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications

  • Effective oral communication skills in a second language
  • Basic computer skills
  • Working knowledge of digital radiography and paperless charting
  • Expanded function ability, such as placing antimicrobials and administering local anesthetic agents

Benefits & Perks

Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife and Disability insurance403b Savings Plan/Pension with Agency matchVacation, Sick, Holiday timeAccess to Agency-sponsored EAP services