Dental Hygienist
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Job Location:
Cathedral, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 87550 - 100500
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Job Details
Description
At DAP Health we are committed to transforming lives and advancing health equity for all. As a leading nonprofit health care provider we deliver compassionate high-quality care to the diverse communities of the Coachella Valley and San Diego County. Our comprehensive services range from primary care to mental health wellness programs and beyond with a focus on those who are most vulnerable. Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate innovative organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. If youre looking for a dynamic and purpose-driven environment we invite you to explore the opportunity to contribute to our mission.
Job Summary
The Dental Hygienist is responsible for hygiene assessment and the development of a dentalhygiene plan. Specifically they are responsible for oral prophylaxis (teeth cleaning and deepscaling) and application of decay-preventing agents such as topical fluoride and pit and fissure
sealants. Their services are aimed at prevention of oral disease and preservation of naturalteeth. As part of their work the Dental Hygienist may polish teeth and remove stains dentalplaque and calculus. They may also take and expose oral x-rays and provide nutritional andpreventive oral hygiene instructions.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Maintains proper detailed and accurate records of all services provided
- Under direct supervision of a licensed dentist:
- Administer local anesthetic
- Conduct preventive and therapeutic interventions including oralprophylaxis scaling and root planning
- Apply topical therapeutic and sub-gingival agents for the control of cariesand periodontal disease
- Take impressions for bleaching trays and apply and activate agents withnon-laser light- curing devices
- Take impressions for bleaching trays and place of in-office tooth-whiteningdevices
- Without supervision the hygienist may:
- Provide educational services
- Conduct oral health training programs
- Conduct oral health screenings
- Refer any screened patient with possible oral abnormalities to adentist for a comprehensive exam diagnosis and treatmentplan
- For any public health program created by federal state or localgovernment entity provide dental hygiene preventive services in addition tooral screenings including but not limited to application of fluorides and pitand fissure sealants
- Provide quality care to the patients of DAP Health within the scope of practice outlinedby state and/or federal law
- Deliver care in accordance with established standards of care and accepted communitystandards
- Understand the organizations commitment to provide high quality patient care
- Promote a patient-centered environment
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities
- Working knowledge of computers
- Excellent communication skills
Education and Experience
- Associate or baccalaureate degree in dental hygiene from a program approved by theCalifornia Dental Board accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation andgranted by a degree-granting post-secondary institution
- Current BLS certification obtained through the American Heart Association or AmericanRed Cross
- 3-5 years experience as a hygienist preferred
- California Registered Hygienist License
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
- This position is on-site at a DAP Health location
- Able to lift/move up to 40 pounds and move from place to place
- This job operates in a clinic setting and requires frequent sitting standing repetitivemotion and talking
- Requires current and valid drivers license and current personal auto insurance
- Abilityto travel to DAP Health locations throughout Coachella Valley
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Dentrix
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Computer Skills
- Infection Control Training
- Chairside Assisting
- Dental Office Experience
- OSHA
- Medical Imaging
- Outside Sales
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