Dental Hygienist

Blackstone Valley Comm • Pawtucket, RI

22d

About The Position

The Dental Hygienist is responsible for providing outstanding patient care and performs dental measures designed to preserve teeth and prevent the spread of oral disease. The Dental Hygienist displays responsible behaviors, communicates effectively to others and functions as a member of dental team. The Dental Hygienist must demonstrate competency in all skills related to the performance of patient care.

Requirements

• Graduation from a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and approved by the RI State Board
• Current license in the State of Rhode Island as a Dental Hygienist
• Reliable transportation
• Cultural sensitivity necessary to work with a diverse patient and staff population
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Knowledge of computers and medical records required
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Nice To Haves

• Current local anesthesia license
• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish, Portuguese or Creole speaking abilities
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite

Responsibilities

• Providing outstanding patient care
• Performing dental measures designed to preserve teeth and prevent the spread of oral disease
• Displaying responsible behaviors
• Communicating effectively to others
• Functioning as a member of dental team
• Demonstrating competency in all skills related to the performance of patient care

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree