Registered Dental Hygienist

Valley Ace Dental Group • Part-time • Northridge, CA, US • $52 - $63 / hour • 6m ago

Job Overview
Join our dynamic and growing dental team as a Registered Dental Hygienist and become a vital part of delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, friendly environment!

Our office has proudly served the community for over 30 years, and we have only recently begun implementing a structured hygiene program. This creates an exciting opportunity for the right hygienist to step into a leadership role and help shape the future of our hygiene department.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced hygienist who is excited about developing and implementing hygiene protocols, helping build systems for long-term success, and potentially assisting with bringing on and mentoring additional hygienists as the office grown.

Our office is very open-minded and values your experience, knowledge, leadership, and clinical judgement. This is more than just a hygiene position - this is an opportunity to become the lead hygienist in a well-established practice.

Schedule

Tuesday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Optional Saturdays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

A large percentage of our patients are Korean-speaking, so Korean language skills are a major plus.

Duties

Perform comprehensive dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing
Conduct patient assessments by taking vital signs, medical history reviews, and periodontal examinations
Take and review digital X-rays and assist with diagnosis support
Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and periodontal health
Maintain infection control and sterilization stardards
Help develop and implement hygiene systems and protols
Provide excellent patient care while building long-term patient relationships

Requirements

Valid state licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist with current credentials
Proficiency in dental software systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix or similar software
Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control standards, and medical terminology
Experience working in general dentistry
Ability to perform patient care tasks including vital signs measurement, medical record review, and documentation review
Leadership mentality and team-oriented attitude
Excellent communication and patient education skills

Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to excellence in dental care! We value energetic professionals who are eager to contribute their skills in a supportive environment that prioritizes patient well-being. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to advance your career while helping our community achieve healthier smiles every day.

Pay: $52.83 - $63.62 per hour

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