RDH- Dental Hygienist - Ocean View (Full Time)

Position Summary: The Registered Dental Hygienist is to perform the independent duties permitted by State guidelines and the Dental Practice Act for Hygienists.
Essential Functions of the Job: • Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient's oral health.
• Patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse.
Feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession.
• Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient.
• Taking digital radiographs (x-rays).
• Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.
g.
, sealants and fluorides).
• Educating patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.
g.
, tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling) • Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments.
• Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins.
Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth.
• Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity- preventing agents.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential (PHI).
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities: • Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Maintains and submits orders to maintain an adequate inventory of forms, clerical supplies, Xerox paper and equipment.
Job Requirements: Education Required (Minimum level of education): Active state hygiene license Certifications/Licenses Required: Certificate of Completion of the Dental Practice Act for Hygienists Exam.
Experience Required (Minimum level of experience): 2 years as dental hygienist Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job: Excellent communication skills.
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish).
Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job: Knowledge of Dentrix Technology software , Dental Health Maintenance, Infection Control, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Chairside Manner, Creating a Safe and Effective Environment, Listening, Teamwork, Administering Medication, Thoroughness, Self-Development Preferred: Computer skills involving word processing, email and dental management programs such as Dentrix are preferable.
Equipment Used: Dental operatory, laboratory and sterilization equipment.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of standing, sitting and occasionally lifting objects of up to 25 pounds.
Ability to put patients at ease and give clear understandable directions of treatment recommended by dentist.
Will be required to work some evenings and Saturdays.
We Offer a Dynamic and Diverse Work Environment.
Benefits are an important part of our employee value proposition: • Annual Merit Increases (up to 4%) • Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage • Paid Holidays/Floating Holidays • Ten Paid Vacation Days Annually • Paid Sick Leave • $1000 Annual Tuition Reimbursement • $300 Annual Cert/License Reimbursement • 162 Bonus Plan About Us San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family.
The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community.
Almost 50 years later, San Ysidro Health now provides innovative care to over 108,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 47 program sites across the county.
San Ysidro Health could not serve our patients without the dedication of our passionate and hardworking employees.
Apply today and become a part of our mission-driven team! San Ysidro Health has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment.
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