Registered Dental Hygienist

Base Pay: $48.84-60.58/ 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.