Dental Hygienist - General Practice

Small office, six operatories, and a schedule that runs on time most days.

We need a Dental Hygienist - General Practice for a full hygiene schedule, 8 to 9 patients per day with 60-minute appointments.

In this role you will:

• Administer local anesthetic and nitrous oxide where permitted by state rules
• Follow OSHA and CDC infection control guidelines
• Chart periodontal pocket depths, recession and mobility
• Present findings to the dentist during exams and explain recommended treatment
• Perform prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance and scaling and root planing
• Educate patients on home care, flossing technique and electric toothbrushes
• Apply fluoride varnish, sealants and desensitizing agents

About you:

• Graduate of a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program
• CPR/BLS certification
• Able to sit for long periods and do precise, repetitive hand work
• Comfortable with digital charting and imaging software
• Active RDH license in California

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43.50 - $49.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• 401(k) matching

Schedule:

• Day shift
• 12 hour shift
• Overtime

Ability to Commute:

• Riverside, CA (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Start: Flexible.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Walker Pediatric Dentistry.