Community Dental Hygienist (Part-Time)

Father Joe's Villages; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Father Joe’s Villages in San Diego, CA, is seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist to support patients experiencing homelessness and barriers to care. Under Dental Director supervision, you will perform cleanings, periodontal care, radiographs, and patient education, while ensuring thorough documentation in the electronic health record.

Qualified candidates hold a California RDH license, have 3+ years of clinical hygiene experience including periodontal care, radiography skills, and a current BLS

Qualifications

• Current California RDH license in good standing.
• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• At least three years of recent clinical hygiene experience including preventative and periodontal care.
• Experience with dental radiography and electronic clinical documentation.
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Assess oral health and identify concerns requiring evaluation or referral.
• Provide preventative and periodontal care including cleanings and SRP.
• Take dental radiographs and apply radiographic techniques.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and treatment recommendations.
• Document care thoroughly in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with dental and healthcare team to support coordinated care.

Skills

Clinical hygiene

Radiography

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Dental Hygiene degree

California RDH license

Tools

EHR / electronic records

Job description

Father Joe’s Villages in San Diego, CA, is seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist to support patients experiencing homelessness and barriers to care. Under Dental Director supervision, you will perform cleanings, periodontal care, radiographs, and patient education, while ensuring thorough documentation in the electronic health record.

Qualified candidates hold a California RDH license, have 3+ years of clinical hygiene experience including periodontal care, radiography skills, and a current BLS