Traveling Registered Dental Hygienist- Part-Time

Traveling Dental Hygienists are responsible for:

• Conducting oral health examinations on participants age 1 and older, which may include assessments of dental caries, periodontal disease and other oral-related conditions and diseases, such as edentulism and dental sealants 
• Collecting oral rinse from participants
• Administering medical history screening questions to the participants and issue recommendations for care, when necessary
• Participating in the quality assurance program and maintain the equipment required for the examination tasks
• Following the prescribed study protocol and mandated infection control guidelines  
• Recording screening responses and test measurements on a laptop computer 
• Setting up/packing up the dental examination room, including packing, unpacking, and storing light equipment and supplies 
• Performing spirometry, audiometry, or vision measurements on participants after receiving appropriate training.
• Attending project training, complete RTI required courses and certification by end of training
• Following all procedures in the Manual of Procedures
• Properly managing and maintaining dental and other assigned equipment, tablet, and supplies properly
• Providing all completed forms to supervisor, as requested
• Serving as back up to conduct other MEC exam data collection
• This position involves lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Perform spirometry, audiometry, or vision measurements on participants after receiving appropriate training
• Cross-trained as back up to conduct other MEC exam data collection

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 21 years old 
• Must possess Associate's degree
• Successfully complete the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE)
• Have an active dental hygienist license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (one of the 50 states or District of Columbia)
• Have a minimum 1 year of experience in a medical or dental facility
• CPR certification or obtain CPR certification within the first 3 months of employment
• Knowledge of standard dental safety procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain good relations with all study participants
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, particularly with children and parents
• Has basic computer proficiency (accessing internet and various project applications) and clerical skills
• Good organizational skills with an eye to detail
• Ability to be flexible in working assigned tasks
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must possess a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates:

• 3 years of experience in a medical or dental facility
• Fluency in Spanish preferred
• Willingness to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for driving the MEC vehicles (38 feet in length and over 26,000 in weight) to various study locations