Registered Dental Hygienist

We are looking for a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our well-established family practice in San Francisco, CA. We focus on high quality care and are looking for a team player who will be a great long-term fit!

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
• Experience with Dentrix is a Preferred
• Outstanding communication skills
• A patient and friendly personality
• Attention to detail
• Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
• Diploma in Dental Hygiene
• X ray license
• Valid license to practice

Please submit your cover letter and salary expectations with your resume. We look forward to meeting you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• When can you start?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dentrix: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Hygienist (Preferred)
• Nitrous Oxide Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Health screenings • Nitrous Oxide Certification • Patient comfort • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Part-time • Pre-examination patient preparation • Safety regulations • Fluoride treatment • In-person customer service • HIPAA • Care documentation • Initial patient assessment • Patient history taking • Attention to detail • Dentrix • Dental x-ray • Diagnostic instrument sterilization and handling • Dental impressions • Health information regulatory compliance • Dental equipment • Dental treatment planning • Patient consultations • Dental Hygiene • In-person • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Associate's degree • Oral hygiene assistance • Registered Dental Hygienist • Communication skills • Entry level