Registered Dental Hygienist

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Aria Care Partners is the national leader in providing onsite dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care to over 3500 long-term care and skilled nursing facilities across 25 states. Our clinicians visit different skilled nursing communities daily, delivering life-affirming care to an underserved population. Our business model emphasizes innovation, teamwork, and exceptional service, with a customer satisfaction rating of over 98% and strong year-over-year growth.

The Position

This position is responsible for providing treatment to patients in the facilities served by working with the DDS, clinical coordinator, and facility staff. Registered Dental Hygienists complete on-site hygiene services, and collaborate with clinical support managers and facility staff to meet patient and facility needs.

• Review patient lists prior to visits and ensure all supplies/equipment are available for all patients.
• Arrive on time, check in with the dental contact, and review the list of patients to be seen.
• Transport, set up, and take down equipment and supplies in the designated workspace at the facility.
• Coordinate transfer of patients and charts with facility staff; escalate to the clinical support manager if transport or chart issues arise.
• Perform required care, including taking X-rays, cleaning teeth and dentures, applying sealants, and assessing patient oral health, reporting findings to the dentist in accordance with ADA and company standards of care.
• Explain procedures to patients and follow up with facility staff to review recommendations.
• Enter chart notes for treatment provided into Salesforce at the time of treatment.
• Ensure OSHA safety and cleanliness regulations are followed during patient treatment.
• Handle disposables correctly and leave printed copies of chart notes with the facility as required.
• Work with the clinical support manager on scheduling and follow-up of patient care and treatment.
• Maintain dental equipment through regular cleaning and maintenance.
• Inventory supplies and place orders as needed.
• Follow regulated OSHA guidelines in handling and sterilization of instruments.
• Utilize a personal vehicle for equipment/supply transport and travel to scheduled facility visits.
• Be available via cell phone during the workday.
• Be willing and able to expense purchases for office needs and other reimbursable business-related expenses.

This position covers the home market within a 3-hour radius. For locations greater than 2.5 hours, overnight lodging and meals are provided. Mileage reimbursement is included, along with paid time for driving that exceeds normal commute time. A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.

• Current Registered Dental Hygienist license in the state in good standing; willingness to obtain additional state licensure.
• Valid Driver’s License with no moving violations in the last 5 years.
• Willing to travel within a 3-hour radius.
• Must have own reliable transportation.
• Ability to push/pull approximately 200 lbs (e.g., patients in wheelchairs).
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds in and out of the vehicle and move equipment in and out of facilities.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Customer service skills – ability to work with nursing home staff to meet dental needs.
• Computer skills – ability to log chart notes at the time of visit.
• Organization – keep RDH supplies and dentures organized and maintain an up-to-date schedule.
• Multitasking – ability to prioritize and address multiple demands concurrently.
• Communication – ability to communicate effectively with clinical coordinator, patients, and facility staff.
• Fits with core values:
  Care Fully, Strive for Excellence, Team Works.
• Team mindset, positive problem-solver, and openness to continuous improvement of processes and customer service.

• Able to lift, transport, set up, and take down mobile equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to drive to locations within the service radius; may require overnight lodging for certain locations.

• Paid mileage and partial paid drive time
• Partial daily work-from-home time
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays for full-time employees
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life and disability insurance
• And more

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care