Registered Dental Hygienist

Base Pay: $48.84-60.58/ hour (+vacation, medical and dental insurance) JOB SUMMARY As a part of an interdisciplinary team, the Dental Hygienist will provide hygiene services to patients and promote overall patient wellbeing. Responsible for prevention and control of periodontal disease; assess signs of disease and health in the oral cavity; identify the dental hygiene problem; and plan, implement, and evaluate dental hygiene care. Perform dental measures designed to preserve teeth and prevent the spread of oral disease. Provide necessary care while protecting and respecting patient rights. All of the Duties and Procedures as outlined by the Dental Board of California that are allowable as well as all chairside clinic support requested.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPlan, implement, and evaluate dental hygiene careAssess signs of disease and health in the oral cavityIdentify the dental hygiene problemRemove deposits, accretions and stains from the unattached surface of the teethApply topical agents essential to complete prophylaxis under the general supervision of a licensed dentistPolish and contour restorationsOral exfoliative cytologyApply pit and fissure sealantsPreliminary examination including periodontal charting; intra- and extra-oral examination of soft tissues; charting lesions, existing restorations, and missing teeth; classify occlusion; and myofunctional evaluationPromote overall well beingPrevent and control periodontal disease through:Providing bacterial plaque control instructions.Oral prophylaxis treatmentNon-surgical periodontal therapy (scaling and root planing)Periodontal maintenance careNutritional guidanceBehavior modificationOral care product educationPerforming the following procedures:Periodontal soft tissue curettageAdminister local anesthetic agents limited to the oral cavityAdminister nitrous oxide and oxygen when used as an analgesicWork in concert with the Shasta College Dental Hygiene training programAdditional duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of current dental hygiene principles and ability to involve the supervising dentist when appropriate.Willingness and ability to follow clinic policies established as result of regulations and/or grant requirements of State Department of Health, Rural Health Division, CHDP, State licensing and certification and. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Associates Degree in applied science dental hygiene.Registered Dental Hygienist State Licensure upon hire and maintain current.CPR Certificate upon hire and maintain current.X-ray License upon hire and maintain current. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Three years experience as a dental hygienist. BENEFITS SCHC understands the importance of good health for every employee. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to ensure employees and their families receive the optimal in health care coverage, along with options to meet their needs. Competitive wagesMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contributionLong-term disability coverageLife insuranceAccidental death and dismemberment insuranceSupplemental InsurancesFlexible spending accountPaid vacationPaid sickPaid holidaysPaid CME time and CME allowanceEmployee assistance programJury duty payBereavement payPrescription discount program529 college savings planEducational reimbursement programGym membership discountsFree subscription based app for meditation and sleepFree telemedicine service for benefit eligible employees Shasta Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.