Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Dental Hygienist

We are looking for a friendly, energetic dental hygienist to provide our patients ongoing preventive oral care. If you have excellent clinical skills and interpersonal skills who thrive working with a synergetic team, we would love to meet you.

Who are we: For more than 20 years, our practice has served the San Fernando Valley with the
finest and latest dental care. We are committed to the highest standard of care with advanced
technology including Digital 5D Scan, Digital X-rays and CT Scan, allowing for more precise
Diagnosis. Our dedicated dental professionals include two talented doctors, and the best endodontic specialist.

Our Company Culture: We recognize the importance of investing in our most valuable asset,
our employees. A good work-life balance can help you enjoy life, manage stress, and prevent
burnout at work and home. We help in the development of employees both professionally and
personally, in order to realize and maximize their potential, to deliver exceptional care both at
work and at home.

Registered Dental Hygienist duties include, but not limited to :

• Records evaluation of periodontal conditions, occlusal relations and extent of prophylaxis on dental chart to ensure a complete diagnosis and proper treatment plan by the dentist.
• Scales, polishes, and applies fluoride to patient's teeth.
• Educates patients on the importance of preventative care, the disease process and the role of bacteria; provides appropriate educational literature and instruction on home care.
• Evaluates gingival health and health of all oral tissue.
• Performs oral cancer exam on all patients.
• Inspects patient's oral cavity and charts lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth.
• Takes radiographs as directed by the doctor.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to perform scaling and root planning, take radiographs, and administer local anesthetic.
• Knowledge of cross contamination and how to prevent it.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete tasks in a timely, and independent manner.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback.
• Ability to collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate and express thoughts and ideas competently.
• Ability to build rapport with clients

Licenses/ Certificate:

• Current California RDH license with SLN
• CPR & first aid certificate
• X-ray certified
• Laser certified (not required)

Schedule:

• Part time (Wednesday & Thursday Full Day)
• 40 hours of Sick Pay offered
• If you are interested, we would love to meet you! Please submit a complete resume and a cover letter explaining more about yourself. We look forward to hearing from you. Use the ZipRecruiter Message Board or eMail us.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Referral program

Work Location: In person