Registered Dental Hygienist (Per diem)

Employment Type

Per Diem | 8-24 Hrs Per week

Job Description

Join our growing dental team and play a vital role in promoting oral health and preventing dental diseases!

Responsibilities

  • Ability to “get along” with fellow employees. Treats all with respect and courtesy and is culturally sensitive to patients and co-workers
  • Can work well in teams of co-workers, but also be able to work independently
  • Must be detail oriented
  • Demonstrate knowledge of dental health education subjects ·
  • Ability to complete charting in an orderly and accurate fashion, and be proficient using electronic health records ·
  • Able to use sound judgment
  • Can accept constructive criticism
  • Has a desire and ability to work well with the public
  • Is organized, motivated, committed and self-directed
  • Has a positive attitude about the clinic and the services provided
  • Ability to communicate – expresses thoughts and ideas competently
  • Increases knowledge and skills through self-study and attending courses and seminars
  • Able to understand relevant concepts regarding duties and responsibilities
  • Has dependable job attendance and can be relied on to follow through with assigned tasks
  • Ability to take good diagnostic digital radiographs with wall mounted or hand-held x-ray unit
  • Must enjoy working with a diverse population of patients and co-workers

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • RDH must have completed an education program from an accredited dental hygiene school and pass written and clinical examinations
  • This position requires 3-5 years of experience practicing in all aspects of dental hygiene, including but not limited to patient care, dental hygiene procedures and basic equipment maintenance.
  • RDH must have completed an education program from an accredited dental hygiene school and pass written and clinical examinations ·
  • Applicant must have a valid and active license to practice dental hygiene in California. Licensee must have a clean history and be free of any disciplinary action
  • RDH must comply with the Dental Practice Act California Code of Regulations Section 1017 for continuing education, for each renewal period, 25 hours of continuing education, including 2 hours of Infection Control, 2 hours of California Dental Law, and Basic Life Support and CPR
  • California License as a Registered Dental Hygienist
  • Radiation safety certificate
  • Current CPR, BLS, and First Aid
  • Participation in outreach, including but not limited to our annual Health Fair
  • Must pass a background check

Benefits

Not eligible

Compensation

$54.00 - $60.00 per hour

Location

San Leandro, 100% On site
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