Registered Dental Hygienist

COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTERS INC•Stockton, CA

1d•$52 - $55•Hybrid

About The Position

At Community Medical Centers (CMC), we’re passionate about improving health and well-being in the communities we call home. That’s why we work to ensure even our most vulnerable neighbors have affordable access to quality healthcare, regardless of age, income, or background. We offer integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services, with a model of care that puts the patient at the center of a team-based approach. As one of the region’s largest healthcare providers, our growing network of neighborhood health centers serves over 100,000 patients in San Joaquin and Solano counties. MISSION Working together to improve health and well-being in our communities.

Requirements

Licensed as a Dental Hygienist in the State of California
Alternative Practice Certificate is preferred
Knowledge and skills in delivering dental care to patients
Valid California driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and personal transportation

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of current dental hygienist practices and procedures
Knowledge of organization policies, procedures, stems, and objectives
Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving, decision-making
Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical, dental, administrative staff, patients and public

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in the development and implementation of CMC’s oral health screening and sealant project.
Complete grant reporting requirements as needed to implement project
Transport and set up mobile equipment in a school setting
Travel to schools and other selected oral health screening sites
Conduct assessment of oral health conditions
Identify and write up dental referrals
Review of the health history
Conduct assessments for oral cancer screening
Enter dental procedure information into Electronic Health Records system
Remove calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
Apply preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)
Instruct patients of appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
Counsel patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral hygiene
Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)
As needed take blood pressure and pulse
As needed take dental x-rays
Perform other tasks as needed