Job Description

Description:

Here's an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the successful growth of our rural hospital by providing your expertise in our state-of-the-art Dental Clinic. 

Surrounded by the Sierra Nevada Mountains with beautiful lakes and trails for hiking, biking, fishing and skiing, this facility is thriving and wants a highly motivated, innovative and experienced dental assistant to work alongside our on-site dentist to provide excellent care to our community. 

We are looking for a skilled dental hygienist to join our team of health professionals. We offer a flexible schedule with1 hour lunch.

Responsibilities include: 

  • 1 patient per hour
  • Administers prophylactic treatment by the scaling and polishing of teeth.
  • Documents area of existing restorations and notable areas of possible decay and disease for dentist's review. When appropriate, may call in dentist for immediate consultation.
  • Takes x-rays to determine extent of any decay and disease.
  • Administers fluoride treatment as needed.
  • Updates medical history of patient, highlighting significant information for dentist's review.
  • Instructs patients in oral hygiene technique, answering patient questions and providing other educational information relevant to oral hygiene.
  • Practices universal precautions and other sterilization and infection control procedures and maintains equipment.
  • Provides associated administrative support, including maintaining patient documentation, patient communication and other record-keeping.
  • Performs related duties as required. 

Requirements

  • Current Ca RDH license
  • 2+ years of experience
  • Dental X-Ray certified
  • CPR certified