Job Description

Registered Dental Hygienist
We are a well established private dental practice in Hacienda Heights with so much love from our patients and great reviews on Google and Yelp.

We are currently looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. What do Dental Hygienists do? Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have gentle hands and great chair-side manner, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Take x-rays on your own for new/recall patients
• Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries, or periodontitis
• Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
• Sterilize dental instruments properly
• Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
• Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
• Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
• Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
• Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
• Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
• Monitor supplies

Skills

• A patient and friendly personality and chair-side manner
• Attention to detail yet capable of completing work on time
• Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
• Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
• Outstanding communication skills
• Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job

• Diploma in Dental Hygiene; Master’s is a plus
• Valid license to practice

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

COVID-19 considerations:
We offer N95 masks / face shields / surgical gowns per request.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hacienda Heights, CA 91745: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)

Work Location: In person

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