Dental Hygienist - Peach Tree Healthcare - Yuba City, CA

Summary A Dental Hygienist is a skilled oral health professional who supports patients in achieving and maintaining optimal oral health. They assist Dentists by conducting screenings, taking X-rays, and providing support during dental visits, ensuring comprehensive care and promoting overall dental well-being. Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque and calculus) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. Work Experience and Requirements 2+ years’ experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role Bilingual preferred Experience with children preferred In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA) Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment Education Must possess valid license as a Registered Dental Hygienist from the Dental Board of California. Computer literate and have experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook. Possession of up-to-date CPR certification and completion of yearly OSHA training Skills Excellent fine motor control, speaking, active listening, reading comprehension, time management, writing, critical thinking, negotiation, judgment/decision making; social perceptiveness; coordination Examples of Duties Under General Supervision Perform all duties assigned to dental assistants and registered dental assistants, under the supervision of a licensed dentist. Root Planing Polish and contour restorations Oral exfoliative cytology Apply pit and fissure sealants Preliminary examination, including but not limited to: Periodontal charting Intra and extra-oral examination of soft tissue Charting of lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth Classifying occlusion Myofunctional evaluation Under Direct Supervision Periodontal soft tissue curettage (evidence of satisfactory completion of board–approved course required). Administration of local anesthetic agents, infiltration and conductive, limited to the oral cavity (evidence of satisfactory completion of board–approved course required). Administration of nitrous oxide and oxygen when used as an analgesic utilizing fail safe type machines containing no other general anesthetics (evidence of satisfactory completion of board–approved course required). Other duties as assigned. Commitment to Quality Demonstrate a commitment to excellent patient experience and quality outcomes in equal measures. support clinic manager with back-office duties Communicate and work effectively with providers and other members of the dental care team to best serve patients. Contribute to a welcoming clinical space and healthy work environment through proactive relationship building, direct communication and sound judgment. Engaged participation in huddles, staff meetings, team building activities and assigned development opportunities. Continue your professional development through participation in educational opportunities Additional Responsibilities Performs a variety of duties, often quickly, switching from one task to another Performs with potential interruptions or distractions Completes specific tasks within established time guidelines Adjusts priorities quickly as circumstances dictate. Ability to interact appropriately with colleagues for different purposes in different contexts Ability to interact in a professional and respectful manner to external customers and vendors Ability to remain in a stationary position a minimum of 50% of the time Travel Requirements Occasionally may travel to other sites to attend meetings or training; occasionally overnight for training. Tools & Technology Tools : Calculators or accessories; Photocopiers; Scanners; Faxing equipment; Computers and Keyboards; Telephones Technology : Microsoft Office programs; Electronic Mail – Microsoft Outlook; Internet Abilities Oral Comprehension; Oral Expression; Written Comprehension; Written Expression; Problem Sensitivity; Deductive Reasoning; Inductive Reasoning; Near Vision; Speech Clarity; Speech Recognition Work Activities Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates; Getting Information; Interacting With Computers; Performing Administrative Activities; Making Decisions and Solving Problems; Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work; Communicating with Persons Outside Organization; Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships; Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People; Documenting/Recording Information; Developing Objectives and Strategies; Developing and Building Teams; Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others; Analyzing Data or Information Work Styles Integrity; Dependability; Attention to Detail; Cooperation; Independence; Initiative; Self Control; Adaptability/Flexibility; Stress Tolerance; Leadership; Persistence; Achievement/Effort Work Context Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of the job, with or without accommodation. Prospective employees must complete a pre-employment medical exam (Occupational Group IV) which will measure the ability to: See well enough to read fine print and view a computer screen; speak and hear well enough to understand, respond, and communicate clearly in person and on the telephone; independent body mobility sufficient to stand, sit, walk, lift or move, stoop, and bend to access the work environment and a standard office environment; manual dexterity and sufficient use of hands, arms and shoulders to repetitively operate a keyboard and to write; and the ability to sit or walk for prolonged periods of time. Use fine motor hand skills to complete required procedures. Occasionally may be required to lift/move or assist in lifting/moving up to 50lbs. Reasonable accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation Work Environment : Generally a typical office environment.

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