Registered Dental Hygienist - Per Diem (San Diego County)

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT US

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 96k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.

We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you.

ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE

The Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) improves the oral health of patients through the delivery of professional high-quality dental hygiene care and associated services. This role will perform broad responsibilities for clinic and community dental health education activities. Additionally, this role will support the dental team in a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

• Provides periodontal therapies and other dental hygiene related services to patients
• Assesses patient dental conditions and needs using approved patient screening procedures, including medical / dental history review, chief complaints, dental charting, and periodontal charting
• Evaluates overall oral health by examining oral cavity for signs of periodontal diseases, such as recessed or bleeding gums, and oral lesions
• Documents and reports pertinent observations and patient reactions to dentists
• Exposes, processes, and mounts radiograph films
• Follows through with oral hygiene procedures in accordance with treatment plans prescribed by the attending dentist, including prophylaxis, periodontal scaling, root planning, debridement, supra / subgingival scaling and curettage, fluoride treatments, and protective sealants
• Assists with or initiates emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients
• Educates patients in oral hygiene and dental care, including proper tooth brushing, flossing, nutrition, and need for professional care.

Clinical Operations Support & Compliance

Customer & Community Relations

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Physical Requirements

COMPLIANCE (Safety & HIPPA)

Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes : Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick / Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!

Pay range : $50.71 - $61.06 per hour, depending on experience.