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 samples and administer medical history screening
• Providing care recommendations and consult on preliminary results
• Participating in quality assurance and maintaining examination equipment
• Following study protocols and infection control guidelines
• Participating in quality assurance and maintain examination equipment
• 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
• Serving as backup MEC team lead to manage staff and daily schedule, if needed
• This position involves lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Assisting in setting up and shutting down the MEC including handling stair components, floor covers and expansion sides of the vehicles

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 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
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, particularly with children and parents
• Basic computer proficiency and clerical skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must possess a valid US driver's license
• In order to travel by air, federal law requires individuals have REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative

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