Dental Hygienist (Outpatient), Per Diem, Day Shift

Adventist Health; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Sonora is seeking a skilled Dental Hygienist to provide preventive dental care and support under a dentist's direction. The role includes patient screening, radiography, and applying sealants and fluoride while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited dental hygiene license in the state, and possesses CPR/BLS and Radiation Safety certifications. This on-site position supports patient education and collaborative office operations.

Qualifications

• Dental hygienist licensure in the state of practice is required.
• CPR or BLS certification required.
• AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS required.
• Radiation Safety Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient screening procedures including health history and oral cancer screening.
• Takes and develops dental radiographs and removes calculus and plaque from teeth.
• Applies preventive materials such as sealants and fluorides.
• Teaches patients oral hygiene strategies and nutrition counseling.
• Prepares patients for services and documents procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dental hygiene

Patient screening

Oral hygiene instruction

Radiographs

Nutrition counseling

Education

Associate’s/Technical Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Company Overview

Adventist Health Sonora is one of the area’s leading healthcare providers, with a 72‑bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and award‑winning services across Tuolumne and Calaveras counties. The community is friendly and located near Yosemite National Park and Lake Tahoe.

Job Summary

Provides oral hygiene and preventive services to dental patients, evaluates 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 the dentist’s use.

Education & 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 OR HS‑BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• AHA‑BLS or ARC‑BLS: 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. All associates must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

E‑Verify

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