Registered Dental Hygienist (Per diem)

Join our growing dental team and play a vital role in promoting oral health and preventing dental diseases! Responsibilities Ability to “get along” with fellow employees. Treats all with respect and courtesy and is culturally sensitive to patients and co-workers Can work well in teams of co-workers, but also be able to work independently Must be detail oriented Demonstrate knowledge of dental health education subjects · Ability to complete charting in an orderly and accurate fashion, and be proficient using electronic health records · Able to use sound judgment Has a desire and ability to work well with the public Is organized, motivated, committed and self-directed Has a positive attitude about the clinic and the services provided Ability to communicate – expresses thoughts and ideas competently Increases knowledge and skills through self-study and attending courses and seminars Able to understand relevant concepts regarding duties and responsibilities Has dependable job attendance and can be relied on to follow through with assigned tasks Ability to take good diagnostic digital radiographs with wall mounted or hand-held x-ray unit Must enjoy working with a diverse population of patients and co-workers Requirements High school diploma or equivalent RDH must have completed an education program from an accredited dental hygiene school and pass written and clinical examinations This position requires 3-5 years of experience practicing in all aspects of dental hygiene, including but not limited to patient care, dental hygiene procedures and basic equipment maintenance. RDH must have completed an education program from an accredited dental hygiene school and pass written and clinical examinations · Applicant must have a valid and active license to practice dental hygiene in California. Licensee must have a clean history and be free of any disciplinary action RDH must comply with the Dental Practice Act California Code of Regulations Section 1017 for continuing education, for each renewal period, 25 hours of continuing education, including 2 hours of Infection Control, 2 hours of California Dental Law, and Basic Life Support and CPR California License as a Registered Dental Hygienist Radiation safety certificate Current CPR, BLS, and First Aid Participation in outreach, including but not limited to our annual Health Fair Duration Description #J-18808-Ljbffr Davisstreet