Dental Hygienist II Riverpark & Hillview

Clove Dental•Oxnard, CA

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About The Position

The Hygienist II (Senior Registered Dental Hygienist) provides high-quality preventive and periodontal hygiene care within the permitted scope of practice and Company clinical standards. The role independently manages a broader range of preventive and periodontal needs and takes greater ownership of patient retention, reappointment, periodontal treatment completion, and clinical efficiency. The position includes all Hygienist I responsibilities and competencies. The hygienist performs prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, radiographs, periodontal charting, and other permitted hygiene procedures. They conduct thorough periodontal assessments, identify findings requiring dentist evaluation or additional treatment, educate patients on oral health and recommended care, and partner with the dentist to support diagnosis, treatment planning, and continuity of care. The position also involves reviewing charts, medical histories, radiographs, periodontal findings, and outstanding treatment needs; maintaining accurate and timely documentation in Open Dental; and ensuring efficient appointment flow, room turnover, sterilization, and operatory readiness. Hygienist II team members mentor Hygienist I and clinical colleagues on hygiene workflows, periodontal protocols, patient education, clinical efficiency, and Company standards. Schedule and locations listed: Oxnard on Tuesday and Friday, and Ventura on Wednesday. Pay range: $70–$75 per hour. The stated production benchmark is average daily production of approximately $1,500–$2,500. Promotion benchmark is sustained average daily production of $2,500 or more over the prior six months, together with demonstrated clinical competency, periodontal care, quality, productivity, reappointment, patient retention, documentation, mentorship, and adherence to Company standards.

Requirements

Active California Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license.
Maintain all required licenses and certifications.
Adhere to HIPAA, infection-control, attendance, and Company clinical standards.

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 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 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.
Take ownership of hygiene reappointment, patient retention, and periodontal treatment completion through patient education and follow-up.
Proactively identify patient-care opportunities and gaps in care by reviewing charts, radiographs, periodontal findings, and outstanding treatment.
Maintain hygiene productivity through appropriate periodontal care, efficient scheduling, treatment completion, and effective patient flow without compromising clinical quality.
Provide consistent periodontal charting, documentation, diagnosis support, and continuing-care recommendations.
Mentor Hygienist I and clinical team members on hygiene workflows, periodontal protocols, patient education, clinical efficiency, and Company standards.