As a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), you will be essential in delivering high-quality patient care and promoting oral health. RDH duties include patient assessment, chairside assisting, and maintaining medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations. You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies.

Responsibilities

Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
Sterilize dental instruments properly
Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
Take X-rays (FMX,4BW, etc.)
Record periodontal charting
Maintain documentation and charts on each patient

Skills

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
A patient and friendly personality
Attention to detail
Bilingual in Chinese or Spanish (preferred)
Valid license to practice
Experience in Dentrix, XDR, and Carestream (preferred)

Benefits:

Paid Time Off
Flexible Schedule
Bilingual Pay
Employee Discount

Pay:

From $75/hour

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

Redwood City, CA 94063 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Redwood City, CA 94063: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Registered Dental Hygienist