Dental Hygienist — Serve Underserved Communities

Wellpath; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program

Banking partnership discounts

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking a licensed Dental Hygienist for an on-site role serving underserved populations in a correctional setting. You will assess patient needs, perform dental hygiene procedures, educate patients on oral health, and maintain accurate records under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

The position requires graduation from an accredited Dental Hygienist program, and current BLS and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Dental Hygienist school.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment room and select materials and equipment for dental hygiene visits.
• Provide oral hygiene and postoperative instructions to patients and answer their questions.
• Maintain and sterilize dental instruments, document dental hygiene services and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment, adhere to infection-control policies and protocols, and conserve dental resources.
• Ensure proper functioning of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.

Skills

Dental Hygiene

Oral health education

Infection control

Education

Graduate from an accredited Dental Hygienist school

Job description

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking a licensed Dental Hygienist for an on-site role serving underserved populations in a correctional setting. You will assess patient needs, perform dental hygiene procedures, educate patients on oral health, and maintain accurate records under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

The position requires graduation from an accredited Dental Hygienist program, and current BLS and ACLS certifications.