Dental Hygienist at Matrix Providers in Newport, RI

Matrix Providers is hiring a Dental Hygienist to join our team of talented professionals providing healthcare services to Military Service Members and their families at Newport Naval Base. Employment Status: Compensation: This is an hourly position, paid bi-weekly Schedule: Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30 am and 5:00 pm hours. Shifts will be required for a period of 8.5 to 9 hours, including an uncompensated .5 or 1-hour meal break, depending on shift length. Schedules will based on clinic requirements and patient load. In no instance will the HCW be required to provide services in excess of 80 hours per two-week period. Current schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage. Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook) 401(k) Plan Requirements: Degree: Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree depending on the program. Education: Successful completion of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA). Certification: Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75. Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Experience: Minimum of 2 years of Dental Hygienist experience within the last 24 months License: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Dental Hygienist. Job Summary: Perform dental hygiene services efficiently while maintaining productivity, professionalism, safety, and accountability standards. Follow infection control, aseptic techniques, universal precautions, and proper handling and sterilization of instruments and infectious waste. Examine patients’ oral cavities, document the condition of teeth and surrounding tissues, and refer patients to a dentist when abnormalities or dental concerns are identified. Provide preventive dental treatments, including topical/desensitizing agents, pit and fissure sealants, polishing restorations, and caries-prevention treatments. Educate individuals and groups on proper oral hygiene, including brushing, flossing, periodontal aids, nutrition, and prevention of tooth decay and gum disease. Take dental impressions and fabricate sports/safety mouth guards and soft night guards for bleaching purposes. Provide chairside dental assisting and appropriately coordinate or delegate tasks to members of the healthcare team as directed. Respond appropriately to patient emergencies, follow established protocols, communicate concerns to appropriate leadership, and accurately document events and patient care. Maintain timely, accurate, and complete patient records; use electronic healthcare systems and the Corporate Dental Application for workload reporting, readiness tracking, and patient scheduling. Participate in required training, continuing education, staff training, meetings, Performance Improvement, Risk Management, Family Advocacy, and other command or clinic programs. Interested in This Opportunity? Please submit your current CV and indicate your subspecialty, board certification or eligibility status, and anticipated availability for a February 2027 start. Our recruiting team will contact qualified candidates to discuss the opportunity and provide updates as the contract award process progresses. Matrix Providers is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please see https://matrixproviders.com/accessibility-eeo-disclaimer. To learn more about our Benefits Packages, please see https://matrixproviders.com/benefits. #INDRG