Registered Dental Hygienist

Family HealthCare Network•Porterville, CA

36d•$36 - $50

About The Position

The Registered Dental Hygienist is responsible for the provision of preventative and treatment services in a Patient Centered Health Home context, with a focus on access to care.

Requirements

Possesses specific advanced knowledge skills, including written and verbal communications skills, computational, computer and technical skills, and mathematical knowledge acquired through the completion of an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
Must have proof of completing a Radiation Safety Course.
Ability to create highly complex documents in Microsoft Word, including linking multiple files and embedding objects linked to other documents.
Ability to use advanced functions of Microsoft Excel, such as to create and manage databases, including creating standardized reports, or link multiple worksheets and workbooks.
Ability to develop sophisticated presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint, including the use of embedded objects, transitions and other elements.
Licensed as a Dental Hygienist with the state of California.
Job duties require the compilation and analysis of information prepared in effective written form, including correspondence, reports, articles or other documentation.
Duties require preparation and execution of presentations to large groups.

Responsibilities

Conducting oral health assessments.
Review/screen oral health conditions (which includes and is not limited to health history, oral cancer screenings, head/neck inspection, dental charting, blood pressure/pulse).
Take dental radiographs.
Take dental impressions and pouring models.
Performing all preventative and hygiene services in accordance with California Dental practice act.
Remove calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the dentition.
Polish and contour restorations.
Apply preventative materials to teeth (includes and not limited to sealants and fluoride).
Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies (brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling.)
Maintaining sanitary/sterile armamentarium.
Adhere to current infection control procedures.
Assure operatory is sanitary and set up for procedure.
Work with dental assistants to make sure that instruments are appropriate.
Organizing/assisting community oral health events.
Collaborate with community health staff.
Conduct and record oral health findings.
Assure completion of forms and signatures for assessments.
Organize and maintaining follow up procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.