Dental Hygienist (On-call)

La Clinica de La Raza • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

La Clínica de La Raza is a community-based health center providing culturally appropriate, high-quality, accessible health care to diverse communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Dental Hygienist provides preventive and primary dental care to children and adults, supports patients’ oral health through clinical services and education, and works as part of a cross-functional team. This is an on-call role. The position may require evening and Saturday clinic work and flexibility to meet patients’ needs.

Requirements

• California license to practice as a dental hygienist.
• Licensure in dental radiographs.
• One to four years of dental hygienist experience in a primary care clinic setting.
• Current BLS/CPR certificate; a 30-day grace period from the date of hire is provided to obtain it.
• 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 working in diverse and low-income communities.
• Ability to convey information effectively.
• Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions when choosing an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to make precisely coordinated finger movements 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.
• Flexibility in meeting patients’ needs and ability to work evening and Saturday clinics.

Nice To Haves

• Anesthesia certification.

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 such as 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 dentist diagnosis, treatment, and patient records.
• 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 provider team delivering routine and preventive dental care.
• Report procedures accurately 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 the 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 program.
• Professional development opportunities designed to build skills as a mission-driven dental care provider.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed