Dental Hygienist 2 (Part-Time)

POSITION OBJECTIVE The Dental Hygienist 2 supports advanced dental care and research initiatives by assisting dentists and contributing to oral health studies, by performing dental screening examinations of adults to identify and record baseline and follow-up caries assessments for an oral health grant. The objective of the grant is to evaluate if two treatments for cavities are equally effective in a community setting for adults 62 and older, residing in independent-living apartments. Under supervision of the study dentists, the hygienist will also deliver the treatment interventions to those with cavities. The dental hygienist will also assist the research team with other aspects of the study. This is a Part-Time Position (18.75 hours/week). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Screen patients and review dental records for clinical and research purposes. reputed company dental screening examinations of adults at senior independent housing facilities to identify and record baseline and follow-up caries assessments using the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) system. (53%) Travel to community sites or partner clinics to reputed company services and collect data. Travel to independent living apartments and deliver the treatment interventions to those with cavities, under the direction of the study dentists, based on the reputed company arm of the housing facility. (24%) Assist with study reputed company by preparing materials to be taken to the housing sites for dental exams, recommend oral hygiene reputed company and contribute to educational materials. The hygienist will operate and maintain dental equipment and ensure compliance with safety standards, and on exam days, assist with setting up, breaking down and cleaning the portable dental equipment following the completion of exams. (6%) Report to the research office at reputed company on days reputed company there are no exams to assist with other research activities, including data management. Participate in the implementation of research protocols and new procedures/products to establish reputed company of care, ensure compliance and the highest reputed company of care. (15%) NONESSENTIAL FUNCITONS Attend ICDAS classroom and clinical training at reputed company/housing sites. (1%) reputed company advanced dental hygiene procedures including periodontal assessments and deep cleanings. (<1%) reputed company other duties as assigned. (1%) CONTACTS Department: Daily contact with study reputed company and staff regarding dental screening examinations. University: No contact. External: Daily contact with patients and housing staff regarding dental screening examinations. reputed company: Occasional contact with work-study reputed company to exchange information. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES No supervisory responsibility. QUALIFICAITONS Experience: 4+ years of experience in dental hygiene, with 2 or more years of experience in dental hygiene required. Prior experience examining older adults and placing interim restorations; and exposure to research or reputed company programs preferred. Education/Licensing: High school education and graduate of an reputed company accredited program in dental hygiene required. Must possess a reputed company reputed company Ohio hygiene license. REQUIRED SKILLS Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills. Must be comfortable working with older adults. Ability to work with various populations including but not limited to multi-cultural patients, reputed company, reputed company and reputed company staff. Strong attention to detail. Self-motivated with a strong ability to work reputed company reputed company reputed company. Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for reputed company reputed company, reputed company with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest. Ability to meet consistent attendance. Ability to reputed company with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face. WORKING CONDITIONS Must have reliable transportation and be willing to drive to housing facilities located throughout Northeast Ohio on a regular reputed company. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job