Registered Dental Hygienist

At Community Medical Centers (CMC), we're passionate about improving health and well-being in the communities we call home. That's why we work to ensure even our most vulnerable neighbors have affordable access to quality healthcare, regardless of age, income, or background. We offer integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services, with a model of care that puts the patient at the center of a team-based approach. As one of the region's largest healthcare providers, our growing network of neighborhood health centers serves over 100,000 patients in San Joaquin and Solano counties.

MISSION

Working together to improve health and well-being in our communities.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits options for full-time employees
• Flexible spending account for medical expenses
• Dependent care
• Employee assistance program
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurances
• 403(b) retirement saving plan with company match
• 10 paid sick days/12 Holidays/Vacations days vary on position
• In Shape Discounted Gym Membership
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and diverse environment

POSITION SUMMARY:


The Dental Hygienist works closely with the Dentist to meet the oral health needs of patients and lead the CMC Community Oral Health Screening project. The Dental Hygienist reports to the Chief Dental Officer.


SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of CMC's oral health screening and sealant project.
• Complete grant reporting requirements as needed to implement project
• Transport and set up mobile equipment in a school setting
• Travel to schools and other selected oral health screening sites
• Conduct assessment of oral health conditions • Identify and write up dental referrals
• Review of the health history
• Conduct assessments for oral cancer screening
• Enter dental procedure information into Electronic Health Records system
• Remove calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
• Apply preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)
• Instruct patients of appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
• Counsel patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral hygiene
• Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)
• As needed take blood pressure and pulse
• As needed take dental x-rays
• Perform other tasks as needed

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensed as a Dental Hygienist in the State of California
• Alternative Practice Certificate is preferred
• Knowledge and skills in delivering dental care to patients
• Valid California driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and personal transportation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of current dental hygienist practices and procedures
• Knowledge of organization policies, procedures, stems, and objectives • Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving, decision-making
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical, dental, administrative staff, patients and public

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:


Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate dental equipment, and other office equipment. Vision must be correctable to 20/40 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts. Requires working under stress in emergency situations or during irregular hours.


TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:


Work is performed in an office environment within a clinic setting. Involves frequent contact with staff and the public. Work may be stressful at times. Contact may involve dealing with upset people.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, skills, or duties required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Community Medical Centers. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties, and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job holder's responsibility.

Community Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is CMC's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of age, national origin, race (including hair texture and hairstyle), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.