Registered Dental Hygienist – Full-Time, On-Site | $120,000/year
About The Position
Stallant Health and Wellness is a Rural Health Clinic located in Crescent City, California, seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to expand its dental services. The clinic offers medical, dental, chiropractic, and counseling services to the community. This on-site position will involve providing preventive and periodontal dental care to patients of various ages and clinical needs, working closely with the dentist and dental support team to deliver efficient, compassionate, and high-quality care. The role is crucial in expanding access to dental services for the Crescent City community, which is described as a rural and underserved population.
Requirements
- Active California Registered Dental Hygienist license
- Current Basic Life Support certification
- Appropriate California certifications and authorizations for assigned clinical duties
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to care for a varied dental patient population
- Excellent patient communication and education skills
- Willingness to relocate to practice on-site in Crescent City, California
Responsibilities
- Perform dental cleanings, prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling, and root planing
- Conduct oral health assessments and periodontal charting
- Review and document patients’ medical and dental histories
- Take dental radiographs as permitted
- Identify potential oral health concerns and communicate findings to the dentist
- Educate patients regarding oral hygiene, periodontal health, preventive care, and appropriate home-care techniques
- Administer local anesthesia and other permitted services when properly licensed and clinically appropriate
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Follow all applicable infection-control, sterilization, safety, and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate care with dentists, dental assistants, and other members of the clinical team
- Help expand access to dental hygiene services for a rural and underserved population
Benefits
- $120,000/year
- Employer-paid medical insurance for employees and eligible dependents
- Dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match after one year and qualifying hours
- $50,000 employer-paid life insurance policy
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Company-paid professional liability coverage
- Relocation support available for candidates considering a move
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
