Dental Hygienist | Flexible Schedule + Production Bonus

Empower Dental Group; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Empower Dental Group in Southern California is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our expanding DSO. In this role you will perform prophylaxis, radiographs, perio therapies under dentist supervision, and patient education while upholding CA regulations.

We offer a competitive pay rate of $60–$65 per hour DOE plus a production bonus structure, a flexible schedule, and a 401(k). This is a full-time, on-site opportunity across our California practices.

Qualifications

• Active California RDH license in good standing.
• CODA-accredited dental hygiene program completed.
• CPR/BLS certification from a recognized provider.
• Radiography certification approved by the California Dental Board.
• Knowledge of the California Dental Practice Act and DHBC regulations is required.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience preferred.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and dental imaging systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical/dental history and exams.
• Take and interpret dental radiographs per CA board protocols.
• Perform scaling and root planing, prophylaxis, and oral debridement.
• Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide where certified under dentist supervision.
• Apply topical fluorides and sealants as appropriate.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care techniques.
• Take impressions for whitening trays, night guards, and mouth guards.
• Maintain infection control, OSHA, and HIPAA standards.

Skills

Active CA RDH license

CODA-accredited hygiene program

CPR/BLS certification

California Radiography certification

CA Dental Practice Act knowledge

1 year clinical experience preferred

EHR familiarity

Dental imaging systems familiarity

Tools

EHR systems

Dental imaging software

Job description

Empower Dental Group in Southern California is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our expanding DSO. In this role you will perform prophylaxis, radiographs, perio therapies under dentist supervision, and patient education while upholding CA regulations.

We offer a competitive pay rate of $60–$65 per hour DOE plus a production bonus structure, a flexible schedule, and a 401(k). This is a full-time, on-site opportunity across our California practices.