Dental Hygienist

Open Door Community Health Centers•Crescent City, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Committed to Our Community in the Heart of the Redwoods. Removing Barriers to Healthcare Access DNCHC Del Norte Community Health Center Position is for .75 FTE, Benefited - three 10 hours shifts per week. Days of the week are negotiable. SUMMARY: Under supervision the Dental Hygienist provides education and dental hygiene to adults and children and engages patients as a partner in preventing dental disease and maintaining wellness in oral health. Compensation Range: $86,528.00-$99,403.20

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish constructive professional working relationships among a diverse workforce.
Ability to work as a member of a team and independently as needed.
Communicate effectively with patients as educator and advocate; partnering with dentist to support evidence-based dentistry.
Ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to effectively represent ODCHC’s interests in the community and maintain effective working relationships among co-workers, public, private, and professional groups.
Strong computer skills with specific aptitude in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Adheres to ODCHC’s policies and procedures.
High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of a board approved and accredited Dental Hygiene program.
Two years of experience in a similar role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Maintain Registered Dental Hygiene licensure throughout employment.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Evaluates overall oral health.
Exposes and processes x-ray film
Notes areas of concern, document and communicate with dentist of situation.
Examines gums for signs of disease
Performs oral cancer screening including extra-oral and intra-oral locations to detect swelling/tenderness of lymph nodes or irregular tissue formations.
Cleans calculus deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth
Adheres to established safety and health protocols
Place Sealants
Anesthetize Patients with local anesthetic
Dental hygiene assessment, development, planning and implementation of a dental hygiene care plan.
Oral health education, counseling and health screenings.
Communicates recommendations that are consistent with each patient’s needs and abilities.
Works closely with dentists and other health care professionals to provide quality patient care.
Other duties and responsibilities as designated by supervisor.