Registered Dental Hygienist - 3K Sign-on Bonus, Full Benefits, Retirement, and Paid Time Off!

Dientes Community Dental Care • Full-time • Santa Cruz, California, United States • $91.52k - $120.64k / year • 2m ago

$3,000.00 Sign On Bonus (Full Time Employees Only)

Position Summary:
Full Time- Dientes Pioneer Street- 4 Days a Week (also open to 5 days a week)
Full Benefits include- Medical, Dental, PTO, Holidays

Performs dental prophylaxis, applies topical fluorides, examines teeth and instructs patients on proper dental care.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

Under General Supervision

Perform all duties assigned to dental assistants and registered dental assistants, under the supervision of a licensed dentist.
Root Planing
Polish and contour restorations
Oral exfoliative cytology
Apply pit and fissure sealants
Preliminary examination, including but not limited to:

i. Periodontal charting

ii. Intra and extra-oral examination of soft tissue

iii. Charting of lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth

iv. Classifying occlusion

v. Myofunctional evaluation

Under Direct Supervision

a. Periodontal soft tissue curettage (evidence of satisfactory completion of board–approved course required).

b. Administration of local anesthetic agents, infiltration and conductive, limited to the oral cavity (evidence of satisfactory completion of board–approved course required).

c. Administration of nitrous oxide and oxygen when used as an analgesic utilizing fail safe type machines containing no other general anesthetics (evidence of satisfactory completion of board–approved course required).

Other duties as assigned.

Commitment to Quality
Demonstrate a commitment to excellent patient experience and quality outcomes in equal measure.
Communicate and work effectively with providers and other members of the dental care team to best serve patients. Contribute to a welcoming clinical space and healthy work environment through proactive relationship building, direct communication and sound judgment.
Engaged participation in huddles, staff meetings, team building activities and assigned development opportunities. Continue your professional development through participation in educational opportunities
Adherence to all Dientes’ ethical and professional standards, including Dientes policies and procedures.

Education and/or Experience

Required:

Must possess valid license as a Registered Dental Hygienist from the Dental Board of California.
Computer literate and have experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Possession of up-to-date CPR certification and completion of yearly OSHA training.

Preferred:

2+ years experience preferred
Bilingual preferred
Experience with children

Skills/Specialized Knowledge

Willingness to be trained and have the ability to retain information of the assigned duties and responsibilities listed in this job description
Strong organizational skills and technical acumen to carry out assigned duties.
High attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
Superior customer service /patient care skills
Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with demonstrated dedication to excellence. Personal integrity manifested in a positive and credible image
Established comfort working with diverse cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences

***Equal Opportunity Employer Statement***
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and applicants with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process, in accordance with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $91,520.00 - $120,640.00 per year

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