Dental Hygienist II Hillview

Clove Dental•Ventura, CA

About The Position

Hygienist II is a Senior Registered Dental Hygienist role for an active California-licensed RDH. The position provides high-quality preventive and periodontal hygiene care within the permitted scope of practice and Company clinical standards. The hygienist independently manages a broader range of preventive and periodontal needs and takes increased ownership of patient retention, reappointment, periodontal treatment completion, and clinical efficiency. The role supports comprehensive diagnosis, treatment planning, and continuity of care in partnership with the dentist, while exercising appropriate clinical judgment. Hygienist II also mentors Hygienist I and clinical team members on hygiene workflows, periodontal protocols, patient education, clinical efficiency, and Company standards. The stated pay range is $70–$75 per hour. The production benchmark is approximately $1,500–$2,500 in average daily production. Promotion to this level requires sustained average daily production of $2,500 or more over the prior six months, together with demonstrated clinical competency and performance in periodontal care, quality, productivity, reappointment, patient retention, documentation, mentorship, and adherence to Company standards.

Requirements

Active California Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license.
Meet the stated Hygienist II production benchmark of approximately $1,500–$2,500 in average daily production.
For promotion to Hygienist II, demonstrate sustained average daily production of $2,500 or more over the prior six months, along with clinical competency, periodontal care, quality, productivity, reappointment, patient retention, documentation, mentorship, and adherence to Company standards.
Maintain required certifications and comply with HIPAA, infection-control, attendance, and Company clinical standards.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality preventive and periodontal hygiene care within the permitted scope of practice 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 about oral health, periodontal disease, home care, recommended preventive and periodontal treatment, and appropriate continuing-care intervals.
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, periodontal findings, and outstanding treatment needs.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete periodontal charting, clinical notes, and required documentation in Open Dental.
Maintain efficient appointment flow, room turnover, sterilization, and operatory readiness.
Maintain required licenses and certifications and comply with HIPAA, infection-control, attendance, and Company clinical standards.
Independently provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal hygiene care across a broader range of patient needs.
Consistently identify periodontal findings and provide clinically appropriate hygiene recommendations in partnership with the dentist.
Take greater ownership of hygiene reappointment, patient retention, and periodontal treatment completion through effective patient education and follow-up.
Proactively identify patient-care opportunities and gaps in care by reviewing charts, radiographs, periodontal findings, and outstanding treatment.
Maintain strong hygiene productivity through appropriate periodontal care, efficient scheduling, treatment completion, and effective patient flow without compromising clinical quality.
Demonstrate consistent periodontal charting, documentation, diagnosis support, and appropriate continuing-care recommendations.
Mentor Hygienist I and clinical team members on hygiene workflows, periodontal protocols, patient education, clinical efficiency, and Company standards.