Registered Dental Hygienist

Elica Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elica Health Centers in California is seeking a licensed Dental Hygienist to join our community-based team. You will provide periodontal therapies and hygiene services to improve patients’ oral health while supporting clinic efficiency and a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate dental records, adhering to HIPAA and regulations, and delivering direct patient care per established hygiene protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Accredited dental hygiene program completion.
• Current California RDH license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience with dental records, scheduling, and digital X-ray systems.
• Customer service experience, preferably in a dental office.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and instrument sterilization.

Responsibilities

• Improve the oral health of patients through periodontal therapies and hygiene services.
• Enhance clinic efficiency by performing expanded duties as allowed by law.
• Provide patients with a positive experience and compassionate care.
• Maintain patient records and documentation per HIPAA and related regulations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and clinic policies.
• Deliver direct patient care using established dental hygiene procedures.
• Follow corporate policies and procedures.

Skills

Computer skills for scheduling/dental/

Customer service

Dental procedures knowledge

Infection control experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduated from accredited dental hygiene program

CA RDH license

BLS Certification

Tools

Dental software (scheduling/records)

Digital X-ray equipment

Job description

Description

About Elica Health Centers:

Join Elica’s mission and become a part of a team where every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact in your community!

At Elica Health Centers, we share a common goal: provide the best possible patient care to our growing community! Our passion extends throughout Elica, from the exceptional healthcare services we provide to our underserved patients at our Community Health Clinics and state-of-the-art mobile medicine program: Health on Wheels, to our Resource Center where we empower patients and members of the community to connect with resources to help them build healthy and full lives.

What You Will Do:

The successful candidate will be willing and able to:

• Improve the oral health of patients through the delivery of periodontal therapies and other dental hygiene-related services.
• Enhance the efficiency of the clinic by performing expanded duties as allowable by law and as directed by the dentist.
• Ensure all patients enjoy a positive experience and are treated with the care and compassion expected.
• Ensure all patient records and related documentation are managed and maintained timely, accurately, and consistent with all HIPAA and related regulations and requirements.
• Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes, and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards, as well as clinic policies and procedures.
• Ensure direct patient care is delivered using established dental hygiene procedures.
• Ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures.

Benefits

Elica Health Centers offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Highlights include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Choice of PPO medical plans through Anthem Blue Cross, including a Premier PPO option with $0 in-network out-of-pocket costs, plus dental and vision coverage. Health Plans include care navigation and provider support resources to help with finding care, understanding benefits, and billing questions.Coverage options are available for individual and family tiers.
  Retirement – 403(b) plan with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off – Up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year, plus 7 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Ancillary & Voluntary Benefits – Employer-paid life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), and optional supplemental benefits

Eligibility: Benefits are available to employees working 30+ hours per week, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Compensation Disclosure: $55.00 to $65.00 per/hr

The compensation range listed reflects Elica’s good-faith estimate of the anticipated hiring range for this position in accordance with California pay transparency requirements. Final compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, and qualification.

Requirements

• The successful candidate has:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Current Registered Dental Hygienist with state licensure.
• Current BLS Certification
• Experienced in computer skills including ability to use computers for scheduling, dental records and digital x-rays.
• Experienced in customer service/patient services or working with the general public, preferably in a dental office.
• Knowledge of and experience executing dentistry procedures, clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray setup and materials.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have a current and valid California driver’s license and the ability to provide proof of personal auto insurance on the vehicle driven during working hours.
• If selected for an employment opportunity with Elica Health Centers, external hires must provide proof of immunizations (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella & Tetanus), tuberculosis clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination status* prior to their scheduled start date. Please be advised that this position is subject to criminal background investigation and drug screen.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

The work environment is characteristic of a dental clinic environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or feel. The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.