Dental Hygienist (Outpatient), Full-time, Day Shift
Adventist Health
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- Location
- Sonora, CA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 7
- 10 days ago
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Adventist Health
Hospital & health care · 11 to 50 employees
Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas.
What you'll do
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Preferred
- Dental Hygienist licensure in the state of practice: Required
- Radiation Safety Certificate: Required
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
- Conducts patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse.
- Takes and develop dental radiographs (x-rays). Removes calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth. Applies preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides).
- Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling). Counsels patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health.
- Makes impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs).
- Prepares patients for services, documents procedures and assists with other office management activities, i.e., scheduling patients, as needed.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
What you need
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent education/related experience and a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent are preferred.
- Dental Hygienist licensure in the state of practice, a Radiation Safety Certificate, and CPR or BLS certification are required.
- Education: an associate degree or a bachelor's degree
Key skills
Dental Hygienist licensureRadiation Safety CertificateCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
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Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.
Job Summary:
Provides oral hygiene and preventive services to dental patients. Evaluates and assesses provision of services. Performs procedures safely in compliance with regulations under the direction of a dentist. Prepares materials and equipment for treatment and has them ready for dentist's use.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
Dental Hygienist licensure in the state of practice: Required
Radiation Safety Certificate: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Essential Functions:
Conducts patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse.
Takes and develop dental radiographs (x-rays). Removes calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth. Applies preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides).
Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling). Counsels patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health.
Makes impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs).
Prepares patients for services, documents procedures and assists with other office management activities, i.e., scheduling patients, as needed.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.