Dental Hygienist I Marin
About The Position
The Registered Dental Hygienist provides preventive and periodontal hygiene care within the permitted scope of practice and Company clinical standards. The role includes patient assessment and education, collaboration with the dentist, accurate documentation, and support for continuity of care and efficient clinic operations. The stated pay range is $65–$70 per hour. The production benchmark is average daily production of approximately $1,000–$1,500. Promotion to Hygienist II is benchmarked on sustained average daily production of $1,500 or more over the prior six months, together with demonstrated clinical competency, quality of care, periodontal care, documentation, patient experience, reappointment, and adherence to Company standards.
Requirements
- Active California Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in good standing.
Nice To Haves
- Sustained average daily production of $1,500 or more over the prior six months, along with demonstrated clinical competency, quality of care, periodontal care, documentation, patient experience, reappointment, and adherence to Company standards, is the stated promotion benchmark.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality preventive and periodontal hygiene care within permitted scope and Company clinical standards.
- Perform prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, radiographs, periodontal charting, and other permitted hygiene procedures.
- Complete thorough periodontal assessments and identify findings requiring dentist evaluation or additional treatment.
- Educate patients on oral health, periodontal disease, home care, and recommended preventive and periodontal treatment.
- Partner with the dentist to support comprehensive diagnosis, treatment planning, and continuity of care while maintaining appropriate clinical judgment.
- Review patient charts, medical histories, radiographs, and outstanding treatment needs before and during appointments.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete periodontal charting, clinical notes, and other required documentation in Open Dental.
- Support strong reappointment and continuity of care by educating patients on appropriate hygiene intervals and ensuring recommended follow-up is communicated.
- Maintain efficient appointment flow, room turnover, sterilization, and operatory readiness throughout the clinical day.
- Maintain all required licenses, certifications, HIPAA, infection-control, attendance, and Company clinical standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
