Dental Hygienist

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Working under general supervision, the dental hygienist will perform 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 as needed. This is a Part-Time Position (18.75 hours/week).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Perform 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%)
2. Deliver the treatment interventions to those with cavities, under the direction of the study dentists, based on the intervention arm of the housing facility. (24%)
3. Assist with study visits by preparing materials to be taken to the housing sites for dental exams. On exam days, the hygienist will assist with setting up, breaking down and cleaning the portable dental equipment following the completion of exams. (6%)
4. Report to the research office at Case Western Reserve University to assist with other research activities such as data entry and verification on days when there are no exams. (15%)

NONESSENTIAL FUNCITONS

1. Attend ICDAS classroom and clinical training at Case Western Reserve University/housing sites. (1%)
2. Perform other duties as assigned. (1%)

CONTACTS

Department: Daily contact with study faculty and staff regarding dental screening examinations.

University: No contact.

External: Daily contact with patients and housing staff regarding dental screening examinations.

Students: Occasional contact with work-study students to exchange information.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibility.

QUALIFICAITONS

Experience: 2 or more years of experience in dental hygiene required. Prior experience examining older adults and placing interim restorations is a plus.

Education/Licensing: High school education and graduate of an ADA accredited program in dental hygiene required. Must possess a current valid Ohio hygiene license.

REQUIRED SKILLS

1. Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
2. Must be comfortable working with older adults.
3. Ability to work with diverse populations including but not limited to multi-cultural patients, faculty, students and internal and external staff.
4. Strong attention to detail. Self-motivated with a strong ability to work well within a team.
5. Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest.
6. Ability to meet consistent attendance.
7. Ability to interact 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 basis.

EEO Statement

Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.

Reasonable Accomodations

Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the CWRU Office of  Equity to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicants will be made on a case-by-case basis.