Dental Hygienist (.20 FTE)
About The Position
La Clínica de La Raza is hiring a Dental Hygienist to provide primary dental care to children and adults in a community-based health center. The role delivers preventive and clinical oral health services, supports dentists with further treatment, maintains accurate patient records, and helps ensure a positive patient experience. The position also includes dental equipment and instrument care, accurate reporting of procedures for billing, and participation in a cross-functional team. The job listing specifies .20 FTE and notes flexibility to meet patient needs, including evening and Saturday clinics.
Requirements
- California State License to practice as a dental hygienist.
- Licensure in dental radiographs.
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate; a 30-day grace period from the date of hire is provided to obtain the certificate.
- One to four years of experience as a dental hygienist working in a primary care clinic setting.
- Knowledge of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard and adherence to safety rules and professional standards.
- Knowledge of evidence-based approaches to dental care.
- Cultural competence in working with diverse and low-income communities.
- Ability to convey information effectively.
- Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to select the most appropriate one.
- Ability to make precisely coordinated finger movements with one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
- Ability to see details at close range.
- Ability to work across cultures and demonstrate support for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- High degree of interpersonal competence with staff and patients.
Nice To Haves
- Anesthesia certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide dental hygiene treatment to children and adults in a primary care setting.
- Perform dental prophylaxis; remove plaque, tartar, and stains; and take and develop necessary radiographs.
- Apply preventive agents, including fluoride and sealants, and assist the dentist with further treatment of teeth and gums as required.
- Examine teeth and gums for signs of disease or decay and chart findings for diagnosis, treatment, and patient record maintenance.
- Administer local anesthetic agents.
- Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain patients’ oral health.
- Record and review patient medical histories.
- Serve as a member of a cross-functional team providing routine and preventive dental care.
- Be flexible in meeting patients’ needs and work evening and Saturday clinics.
- Accurately report procedures to billing staff for billing to patients or third-party payors.
- Maintain dental equipment and sharpen and sterilize dental instruments.
- Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
Benefits
- Educational leave plus stipend.
- FTCA malpractice coverage.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Access to tax-free loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC)-approved site.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
