Registered Dental Hygienist

Stallant Health & Wellness; Crescent City (CA); Sur place; USD 108 000 - 132 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Paid time off

Liability coverage

Relocation assistance

Résumé du poste

Stallant Health & Wellness in Crescent City, CA is expanding its dental services and seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to join the on-site team. You will provide preventive and periodontal care to the Crescent City community and collaborate with the dentist and dental assistants.

The role offers a competitive compensation of $120,000 per year plus comprehensive benefits, relocation support, and professional liability coverage.

Qualifications

• Active California Registered Dental Hygienist license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Willingness to relocate to Crescent City, CA for on-site practice.

Responsabilités

• Perform dental cleanings, prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing.
• Conduct oral health assessments and charting.
• Review and document patients' medical and dental histories.

Connaissances

Strong clinical judgment

Excellent patient communication

Willingness to relocate

Formation

California Registered Dental Hygienist license

Basic Life Support certification

Description du poste

Crescent City is located in the northwest corner of California, offering an amazing opportunity for the outdoor enthusiast. The area is home to the Redwood State and National Forest, multiple coastline beaches, two lighthouses, surfing, camping, hiking, and fishing.

Stallant Health and Wellness is a Rural Health Clinic, serving the needs of our community with medical, dental, chiropractic, and counseling services. We are expanding our dental services, and we are seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to come onsite to work with us, to further meet the needs of the patients we serve.

Compensation and Benefits

• $120,000/year
• Employer-paid medical insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match after one year and qualifying hours
• $50,000 employer-paid life insurance policy
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Company-paid professional liability coverage
• Relocation support available for candidates considering a move

Patient Care Expectations

The Dental Hygienist will provide preventive and periodontal dental care to patients of different ages and clinical needs.

This is a full-time, on-site position. The Dental Hygienist will work closely with the dentist and dental support team to provide efficient, compassionate, and high-quality care while helping expand access to dental services for the Crescent City community.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental cleanings, prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling, and root planing
• Conduct oral health assessments and periodontal charting
• Review and document patients’ medical and dental histories
• Take dental radiographs as permitted
• Identify potential oral health concerns and communicate findings to the dentist
• Educate patients regarding oral hygiene, periodontal health, preventive care, and appropriate home-care techniques
• Administer local anesthesia and other permitted services when properly licensed and clinically appropriate
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Follow all applicable infection-control, sterilization, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate care with dentists, dental assistants, and other members of the clinical team
• Help expand access to dental hygiene services for a rural and underserved population

Qualifications

• Active California Registered Dental Hygienist license
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Appropriate California certifications and authorizations for assigned clinical duties
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to care for a varied dental patient population
• Excellent patient communication and education skills
• Willingness to relocate to practice on-site in Crescent City, California