Registered Dental Hygienist (PT)
$104,187–$156,187 year
On-siteEscondido, California, United States or Lakeside, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct periodontal therapies, perform prophylaxis, and administer fluoride treatments to patients while assessing oral health through charting and digital radiography. Educate patients on proper hygiene techniques and manage emergency adverse developments during procedures. Maintain strict compliance with OSHA, CDC, and ADA infection control standards while documenting lab procedures and ensuring all patient records meet HIPAA regulations. Perform expanded clinic duties including tray setup, instrument sterilization, and community dental health clinics. Work Monday and Wednesday mornings from 8 am to 5 pm, 16 hours weekly.
Required Qualifications
- High school/GED
- Valid California Registered Dental Hygienist License
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) number
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)- Approved source
- One-year dental hygienist experience in a dental office
Desired Qualifications
- Valid certification to administer local anesthesia
- Experience working in a FQHC setting
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Knowledgeable about and experience with performing a full range of established dental hygienist protocols/procedures
- Knowledgeable about and experience with dental practices and procedures
- Knowledge about and experience with using dental devices and equipment
- Ability to provide direct patient services and successfully manage difficult patient situations
- Knowledge about and experience with dental practices and procedures, including clinic infection control procedures, cleaning/sterilizing instruments, tray setup and materials
- Knowledge about and experience with establishing oral hygiene concepts and periodontal therapies
- Ability to independently assess the nature and extent of dental disease, associated conditions and pathology in dental patients
- Ability to analyze medical records and prescribed protocols to formulate effective therapeutic treatment plans
- Knowledge about and experience with dental surgeries and associated procedures, terminology, and techniques
- Ability to set-up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines
- Knowledge of patient screening, charting and medical history procedures and documentation
- Knowledge of patient admission, triage, transfer and discharge procedures and documentation
- Knowledge about and experience with federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services
- Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent planning and organizational ability
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
- Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
- Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs/weight
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
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