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

Join our caring and dedicated dental team to help promote oral health and prevent 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 Community Outreach and Resource Fair Must pass a background check Job Type: Part-time Pay: $54.00 - $60.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Work Location: In person

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