Registered Dental Hygienist (Per diem) - Davis Street Community Center - San Leandro, CA

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

8-24 Hours/week
Monday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM (up to 2 other days as needed)
$54 - $60/hour

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:

Employee discount
Flexible spending account

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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