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Dental Hygienist (Outpatient), Per Diem, Day Shift

Adventist Health

#BLS #CPR #Dental Hygienist #Healthcare #Radiation Safety #Oral Health #Outpatient Care #Sealants #Radiographs

Quick overview

Provides oral hygiene and preventive services to dental patients under the direction of a dentist. Responsibilities include performing patient screenings, taking radiographs, removing deposits, and educating patients on oral health.

Requirements summary

Requires a valid Dental Hygienist license, Radiation Safety Certificate, and CPR/BLS certification. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred.

associate degreebachelor degreePatient EducationOffice ManagementPatient ScreeningDental ChartingImpression TakingNutritional CounselingOral HygieneDental RadiographyOral Cancer ScreeningCalculus RemovalPreventive Dental ServicesPlaque Removal

Job description

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.

Dental Hygienist (Outpatient), Per Diem, Day Shift

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