Registered Dental Hygienist: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

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

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team on a part-time basis. This position is available for Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

We are committed to providing high-quality dental care and excellent service to every patient. The right candidate will have a calm, reassuring, and friendly demeanor, along with the ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced setting.

This is a great opportunity for a hygienist who is professional, adaptable, and passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

Conduct work in compliance with office policies and procedures, safety, and OSHA guidelines, Assist the dentist during examinations. Deliver direct patient care using established dental hygienist procedures:

• 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

Required 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.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $70.00 - $80.00 per hour

Work Location: In person