Dental Hygienist

*Valley Oak Dental Group *is looking for a passionate, dedicated, and professional Registered Dental Hygienist.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
• Sterilize dental instruments properly
• Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
• Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
• Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
• Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
• Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
• Take X-rays or dental impressions
• Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
• Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
• Monitor supplies

*Skills *

• Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
• Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
• Outstanding communication skills
• A patient and friendly personality
• Attention to detail
• Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job

About us

• We have been fixing smiles since 1979.
• We have flexibility when life gives you lemons.
• We are busy but we have each other’s back. (We are a family not just people who work together.)
• We work together and have fun.
• We provide excellent patient care. (Check out our yelp reviews.)
• We foster a learning environment. (You ask a question, and we answer it. No judgement)
• We say, “I love my job” and mean it.
• Our Dr.’s make you feel valued and have great energy.
• We provide our people opportunity to learn new skills and opportunity to grow.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience as an RDH (or if you are awesome then apply)
• Current licenses: RDH and X-Ray
• CPR certification
• Passion for dentistry

Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Manteca, CA 95337 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Manteca, CA 95337: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Health screenings • Patient comfort • CPR Certification • Customer communication • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • HIPAA compliance • Part-time • 5 years • Safety regulations • BLS Certification • Fluoride treatment • In-person customer service • HIPAA • Care documentation • Health insurance • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Dental sterilization procedures • Patient history taking • Paid time off • Dental x-ray • US work authorization • Dental impressions • Dental equipment • Patient interaction • In-person • Employee discount • Patient treatment • Senior level • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Oral hygiene assistance • Registered Dental Hygienist • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Life insurance