Dental Hygienist (bilingual)

Mission Neighborhood Health Center; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter benefits

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Educational leave

401k with company contribution

Job summary

Mission Neighborhood Health Center in San Francisco seeks a Dental Hygienist to conduct screenings, clean teeth, and advise patients on preventive care. You will assist dentists, take X-rays, educate patients, and maintain patient records, with a focus on serving diverse communities and Spanish-speaking clients.

This full-time, on-site role offers a salary range $95,000–$105,000 plus comprehensive benefits and opportunities for ongoing education and career development within the MNHC dental team.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English required.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• 1+ year of experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role.
• Valid Dental Hygienist license and degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial screenings and clean teeth, advising on oral health and preventive care.
• Assist dentists in determining treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handling dental emergencies.
• Take X-rays or dental impressions and maintain patient records.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Interpersonal skills

Dental hygiene experience

Education

Dental Hygienist license

Dental Hygiene degree

Job description

The Mission Neighborhood Health Center (MNHC) is a non-profit, multi-site community health organization offering comprehensive health services in the Mission and Excelsior Districts of San Francisco. The center offers primary health care services, adult medicine, pediatrics, family planning, OB/GYN, HIV and homeless services.

We advocate for health equity and deliver innovative, high-quality services responsive to the neighborhoods and diverse communities we serve with a focus on the Latino Spanish-Speaking Communities.

We are currently looking for qualified candidates for our Dental Hygienist role. This position reports to the Dental Director and is a Regular, Full Time, Exempt role with a starting annual salary range of $95,000 to $105,000 with full benefits.

Primary Objective:

Responsible for conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. This position will also help the dentist decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
• 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)
• Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
• Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
• Take X-rays or dental impressions
• Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
• Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
• Monitor supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bilingual — conversational Spanish/English required.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• 1+ years experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role.
• Valid Dental Hygienist license and degree.

• Medical Insurance – MNHC pays 90-100% based on plan
• Dental and Vision Insurance – free to employee
• Life Insurance – free basic policy plus voluntary option
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health & dependent care expenses
• Commuter benefits for public transportation expenses
• 12 Paid Holidays plus your birthday and 12 Sick Days each year
• 40 hours Paid Educational Leave
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Contribution

Mission Neighborhood Health Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for our diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.