Registered Dental Hygienist
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Job Location:
Long Beach, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
Founded in 1923 Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach California. Serving over 50000 patients annually the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center Level III NICU heart care and orthopedics.
Additionally St. Mary Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and was named as a 2024-2025 High Performing Hospital for Heart Attacks by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit for more information.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Dental Director the registered Dental Hygienist provides periodontal care and dental hygiene services for the CARE dental clinic.Take diagnostic dental radiographs. Identification and triage of dental/oral conditions and requests supervising dentist.Demonstrates sound infection control procedures and technique set-up breakdown and disinfect clinical areas.Work with supervising dentists to establish revise and/or monitor periodontal recall/maintenance program.Acts as a patient advocate and perform those duties necessary to treat the patient as reflected in the mission of SMMC and the CARE Program & Clinics.
Job Requirements
- Expert knowledge of HIV/AIDS; experience working in a dental setting; knowledge of community resources; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to administer dental hygiene services to HIV and non-HIV related medical condition.
- CA Dental Hygenist License
- BLS
- Auto
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Dentrix
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Computer Skills
- Infection Control Training
- Chairside Assisting
- Dental Office Experience
- OSHA
- Medical Imaging
- Outside Sales
- Eaglesoft
About Company
Dignity Health provides compassionate, high-quality, affordable health care services throughout Arizona, California and Nevada. Schedule an appointment today!
