Part-Time RDH: Gentle, Expert Dental Hygiene Wed–Fri

East Bay Healthy Smiles; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

East Bay Healthy Smiles is seeking a skilled Registered Dental Hygienist for a part-time role on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in Berkeley, CA. The ideal candidate maintains a calm, friendly demeanor and multitasks effectively in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include hygiene procedures, patient education, X-rays, sealants and fluoride applications, with collaboration during examinations and care planning. Pay ranges from $70.00 to $80.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current California RDH License/BLS Training.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Physical Abilities Required.
• Should be able to assist wheel chair/geriatric patients in and out of the dental chair.
• Must be able to hear people on the phone and in person in order to communicate information properly.
• Must have vision adequate to read written materials, computer screens, forms, and other clinical documents.
• Must have high manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Document medical and dental histories from patients.
• Chart perio conditions based on observations and evaluations as well as dentist findings.
• Able to co-diagnose with dentist.
• Provide debridement, prophy, perio maintenance, scaling and root planning.
• Scheduling next re-care visit.
• Sterilize dental instruments and tools.
• Instruct patients of all ages on proper dental hygiene and care.
• Take digital X-rays.
• Deliver local anesthetic and nitrous oxide.
• Apply sealants and fluoride.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Independent worker

Wheelchair/geriatric assistance

Manual dexterity

Education

California RDH license

BLS training

Job description

East Bay Healthy Smiles is seeking a skilled Registered Dental Hygienist for a part-time role on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in Berkeley, CA. The ideal candidate maintains a calm, friendly demeanor and multitasks effectively in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include hygiene procedures, patient education, X-rays, sealants and fluoride applications, with collaboration during examinations and care planning. Pay ranges from $70.00 to $80.00 per hour.