Job Description
Base Pay: $37.10-60.58/ hour (+vacation, medical and dental insurance)
JOB SUMMARY
As a part of an interdisciplinary team, the Dental Hygienist will provide hygiene services to patients and promote overall patient wellbeing. Responsible for prevention and control of periodontal disease; assess signs of disease and health in the oral cavity; identify the dental hygiene problem; and plan, implement, and evaluate dental hygiene care. Perform dental measures designed to preserve teeth and prevent the spread of oral disease. Provide necessary care while protecting and respecting patient rights. All of the Duties and Procedures as outlined by the Dental Board of California that are allowable as well as all chairside clinic support requested.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, implement, and evaluate dental hygiene care
Assess signs of disease and health in the oral cavity
Identify the dental hygiene problem
Remove deposits, accretions and stains from the unattached surface of the teeth
Apply topical agents essential to complete prophylaxis under the general supervision of a licensed dentist
Polish and contour restorations
Oral exfoliative cytology
Apply pit and fissure sealants
Preliminary examination including periodontal charting; intra- and extra-oral examination of soft tissues; charting lesions, existing restorations, and missing teeth; classify occlusion; and myofunctional evaluation
Promote overall well being
Prevent and control periodontal disease through:
Providing bacterial plaque control instructions.
Oral prophylaxis treatment
Non-surgical periodontal therapy (scaling and root planing)
Periodontal maintenance care
Nutritional guidance
Behavior modification
Oral care product education
Performing the following procedures:
Periodontal soft tissue curettage
Administer local anesthetic agents limited to the oral cavity
Administer nitrous oxide and oxygen when used as an analgesic
Work in concert with the Shasta College Dental Hygiene training program
Additional duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of current dental hygiene principles and ability to involve the supervising dentist when appropriate.
Willingness and ability to follow clinic policies established as result of regulations and/or grant requirements of State Department of Health, Rural Health Division, CHDP, State licensing and certification and.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Associates Degree in applied science dental hygiene.
Registered Dental Hygienist State Licensure upon hire and maintain current.
CPR Certificate upon hire and maintain current.
X-ray License upon hire and maintain current.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Three years' experience as a dental hygienist.
BENEFITS
SCHC understands the importance of good health for every employee. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to ensure employees and their families receive the optimal in health care coverage, along with options to meet their needs.
Competitive wages
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
Long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Supplemental Insurances
Flexible spending account
Paid vacation
Paid sick
Paid holidays
Paid CME time and CME allowance
Employee assistance program
Jury duty pay
Bereavement pay
Prescription discount program
529 college savings plan
Educational reimbursement program
Gym membership discounts
Free subscription based app for meditation and sleep
Free telemedicine service for benefit eligible employees
Shasta Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Local area, Flexible hours,