Princess Dental Staffing
Registered Dental Hygienist - Blue Wave Dental Care - San Diego, CA
Permanent Dental Hygienist Job in San Diego, CA
Come join the Blue Wave Dental Care team! You'll be part of a great dental team and your work will be critical in helping patients achieve their best oral health.
This opportunity is for a Registered Dental Hygienist position starting ASAP.
1-2 days/week (Tuesday/Wednesdays preferred but open to other days M-TH)
Responsibilities:
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
taking dental radiographs (x-rays)
removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)
teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;(e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health
making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)
performing documentation and office management activities
Qualifications:
Current RDH state license required
Excellent verbal communication skills
Basic understanding and knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules
Current CPR certification required
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
