Dental Hygienist - Health Plan

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
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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr Shasta Community Health Center