Dental Hygienist

Mountains Community Hospital; Lake Arrowhead (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist to join their team in a supportive environment. This part-time role offers the chance to focus on delivering quality dental care while enjoying the flexibility of a part-time schedule. You'll be responsible for examining patients, performing cleanings, and educating them on maintaining good oral health. With the backing of a community-focused clinic, you can practice your skills while we handle the business side of dentistry. If you're passionate about improving patient outcomes and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Dental Hygienist certificate or degree required.
• Current California Dental Hygienist License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients’ teeth and gums, recording diseases or abnormalities.
• Perform dental cleanings and educate patients on oral hygiene.

Skills

Dental Hygiene

Patient Education

Oral Health Assessment

X-ray Imaging

Education

Dental Hygienist Certificate

Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene

Baccalaureate Degree in Dental Hygiene

Tools

Hand Instruments

Rotary Instruments

Ultrasonics

X-ray Machines

Job description

Part Time

Thursday and Friday

8 hour days

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hygienists examine patients’ teeth and gums, recording the presence of diseases or abnormalities. They remove calculus, stains, and plaque from teeth; perform root planning as a periodontal therapy; take and develop dental x-rays; and apply cavity-preventive agents such as fluorides and pit and fissure sealants. Dental hygienists remove soft and hard deposits from teeth, teach patients how to practice good oral hygiene, and provide other preventive dental care. Hygienists also perform other dental procedures under the direction of their supervisory Dentist. This may include placing and carving filling materials, temporary fillings, and periodontal dressings; removing sutures; and smoothing and polishing metal restorations. Although hygienists may not diagnose diseases, they can prepare clinical and laboratory diagnostic tests for the dentist to interpret. Hygienists sometimes work chairside with the dentist during treatment.

Dental hygienists also help patients develop and maintain good oral health. For example, they may explain the relationship between diet and oral health or inform patients how to select toothbrushes and show them how to brush and floss their teeth.

Dental hygienists use hand and rotary instruments and ultrasonics to clean and polish teeth, x-ray machines to take dental pictures, syringes with needles to administer local anesthetics, and models of teeth to explain oral hygiene.

SUMMARY

For our Dental Professionals, we offer the opportunity to focus on core foundations; practicing dentistry and providing quality dental care to patients. Mountains Community Hospital Rural Clinic offers the unique opportunity for you to practice your art while we provide you with business support and assume responsibility for most aspects of operating the practice.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Minimum Position Qualifications:
Education: Dental Hygienist certificate, associate degree, or a baccalaureate degree in dental hygiene.
Preferred: One year of dental experience, RDH.

License / Certification: Current California Dental Hygienist License.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current x-ray license.
Current CPR certificate.