Registered Dental Hygienist
Provide quality dental care and associated services to patients under the general supervision of a dentist and using established dental hygiene procedures. Assist other staff in a variety of patient care duties. This position is eligible for a $3,000.00 starting bonus.
This role is on-site at our new Carmichael location (95608).
Dental Department Hours:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8am - 5pm
- Tuesday/Thursday: 10am-7pm
The specific schedule will be determined at the time of offer. Training will take place at our Midtown location.
Essential Functions
- Provide direct patient care and dental services as trained, licensed, and assigned.
- Assess dental condition and needs of patient using approved patient screening procedures, including taking vitals, medical history review, document chief complaint, dental charting, periodontal charting as needed, taking X-rays as needed.
- Evaluate overall health, examining oral cavity for signs of periodontal disease and oral cancer.
- Follow through with oral hygiene procedures in accordance with treatment plans prescribed by the dentist. Procedures may include prophylaxis, periodontal scaling, root planning, debridement, supra and sub gingival scaling, application of fluoride treatments and application of protective sealants.
- Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment. Ensure all patients enjoy a positive experience, and are treated with care and compassion.
- Educate patients in oral hygiene and dental care, including proper tooth brushing, flossing, nutrition and need for professional care.
- Ensure all patient records and related documentation are managed and maintained timely, accurately, and are consistent with all regulations and requirements.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of dentistry procedures, clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray setup and materials.
Additional Duties
- Improve the oral health of patients through the delivery of periodontal therapies and other dental hygiene-related services.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- All licenses and certifications are to be kept current and in good standing with the CA Dental Hygiene Committee of CA.
- Successful completion of an accredited dental hygienist program.
- CA RDH License.
- Periodontal Soft Tissue Curettage.
- Local Anesthesia Administration.
- CA Board approved courses necessary for license renewal-CA Dental Practice Act and CA Dental Infection Control.
- Current BLS certificate.
Preferred Background
- 3 years of experience.
- One Community Health serves a widely diverse patient population with a rich blend of races, ethnicities, cultures, ages, religions, disabilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Individuals with life experience in these areas contribute to our ability to serve this population more effectively.
- Demonstrated person-centered approach and familiarity with trauma informed systems and restorative practices.
Reasonable Accommodations
One Community Health endorses and supports the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants or employees who need accommodations. If you require an accommodation due to a disability to complete this application or you are experiencing difficulty submitting your application, please contact us at ochhumanresources@onecommunityhealth.com.
Our Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits we provide, please visit https://onecommunityhealth.com/careers/benefits/.
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