Dental Hygienist (Outpatient), Full-time, Day Shift

Adventist Health; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Sonora is seeking a Dental Hygienist to deliver preventive dental care in a busy clinic. You will perform screenings, take radiographs, apply sealants/fluoride, and educate patients on oral hygiene under dentist supervision.

Applicants must hold state licensure, CPR/BLS, and a Radiation Safety Certificate; strong infection control and teamwork are essential in this patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed dental hygienist in the state of practice.
• CPR or BLS certification from an approved vendor.
• Radiation Safety Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient screening: health history, oral cancer screening, charting.
• Take and develop dental radiographs; remove calculus and plaque.
• Apply sealants/fluoride; teach proper oral hygiene and nutrition.
• Prepare patients for services and assist with office tasks as needed.
• Support dentist during procedures and maintain infection control.

Skills

Preventive care

Patient screening

Dental radiographs

Oral hygiene instruction

Education

Associate/Technical degree

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.

Job Summary

Provides oral hygiene and preventive services to dental patients. Evaluates and assesses provision of services. Performs procedures safely in compliance with regulations under the direction of a dentist. Prepares materials and equipment for treatment and has them ready for dentist's use.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Dental Hygienist licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Radiation Safety Certificate: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions

• Conducts patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse.
• Takes and develop dental radiographs (x-rays). Removes calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth. Applies preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides).
• Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling). Counsels patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health.
• Makes impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs).
• Prepares patients for services, documents procedures and assists with other office management activities, i.e., scheduling patients, as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 73181

Job Category : Practitioner

Posting Date : 2026-10-07T16:14:30+00:00

Job Shift : Day Shift

Locations : Sonora, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $42.79 to $58.69. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Dental

Shift Length : 8 Hours