Dental Hygienist II Camarillo

Clove Dental•Camarillo, CA

About The Position

The Dental Hygienist II independently provides preventive and periodontal hygiene care for a broader range of patient needs, while taking greater ownership of patient retention, reappointment, periodontal treatment completion, and clinical efficiency. The role includes all Hygienist I responsibilities and competencies and requires adherence to Company clinical standards. The stated pay range is $70–$75 per hour. The production benchmark is average daily production of approximately $1,500–$2,500. Promotion benchmark: 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.
Demonstrated clinical competency, periodontal care, quality, productivity, reappointment, patient retention, documentation, mentorship, and adherence to Company standards for 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, 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 while partnering with the dentist on comprehensive patient care.
Take greater ownership of hygiene reappointment, patient retention, and periodontal treatment completion through patient education and follow-up.
Review charts, radiographs, periodontal findings, and outstanding treatment to proactively identify patient-care opportunities and gaps in care.
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.