Dental Hygienist - RI - Riverside

Comprehensive Mobile Care • East Providence, RI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Comprehensive Mobile Care (CMC) is seeking a Dental Hygienist to provide patient care at the PACE Organization of Rhode Island (PACE RI) East Providence center. The position is based in a coordinated, community-based care environment serving older adults through a patient-focused model. CMC coordinates operational aspects of care so clinicians can focus on providing quality patient care, with organized scheduling, patient flow, on-site center staff, and a collaborative care team.

The schedule starts at one day per month, with the opportunity to grow to two days per month. The clinical schedule is designed around the center's operating hours, and the role offers a reduced administrative burden compared with traditional dental practice management responsibilities. Compensation is $50 per hour.

Requirements

• Active Dental Hygienist license in Rhode Island.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Detail-oriented with sound clinical judgment.
• Comfortable working with senior populations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in clinical or outpatient settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine dental cleanings, scaling, and periodontal maintenance.
• Conduct oral health assessments and review medical histories.
• Take dental X-rays as appropriate to the role and clinical protocols.
• Perform periodontal charting and identify signs of oral disease.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, diet, and preventive care.
• Document patient care and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Collaborate with dentists and other members of the care team.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule starting at one day per month, with the potential to increase to two days per month.
• Focused clinical schedule designed around the center's operating hours.
• Reduced administrative burden so the clinician can focus on patient care.
• Meaningful opportunity to support seniors' oral health in a community-based care setting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree