Registered Dental Hygienist

Northeast Valley Health Corporation; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Valley Health Corporation seeks a Dental Hygienist to work with the dentist on preventive care, data collection, and prophylaxis. You will educate patients on oral health techniques and help maintain an oral disease control program.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the dentist and clinic administrator, with emphasis on preventative care and patient instruction in health techniques.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ADA approved school of dental hygiene and licensed in California.
• Preferably bilingual English/Spanish.
• Current CA driver's license.
• Insurance coverage acceptable to NEVHC's carrier.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an oral disease control program (prevention) with the dentist.
• Assemble diagnostic data and perform dental prophylaxis.
• Instruct patients in techniques for improving oral health.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

ADA approved dental hygiene program

California dental hygiene license

Job description

Definition

The Dental Hygienist shares responsibility with the dentist for the major functions of developing and maintaining an oral disease control program (prevention), assembling diagnostic data, and performing dental prophylaxis. Instructs patients in techniques for improving oral health.

Reports To

Dentist / Dental Director and Clinic Administrator

Qualifications

• Graduation from an American Dental Association (ADA) approved school of dental hygiene and licensed by the State of California.
• Preferably bilingual English/Spanish.
• Current CA driver's license.
• Appropriate insurance coverage acceptable to the NEVHC's insurance carrier.

EEO Statement

Northeast Valley Health Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Northeast Valley Health Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.