Dental Hygienist

Hygienist I – Registered Dental Hygienist
Pay Range: $65-$70/hour

Minimum Requirement: Active California Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in good standing.

Production Benchmark: Average Daily Production of approximately $1,000-$1,500/day

Promotion Benchmark: Sustained Average Daily Production of $1,500+/day over the prior 6 months, together with demonstrated clinical competency, quality of care, periodontal care, documentation, patient experience, reappointment, and adherence to Company standards.

Provide high-quality preventive and periodontal hygiene care within permitted scope and Company clinical standards.

Perform prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, radiographs, periodontal charting, and other permitted hygiene procedures.

Complete thorough periodontal assessments and identify findings requiring dentist evaluation or additional treatment.

Educate patients on oral health, periodontal disease, home care, and recommended preventive and periodontal treatment.

Partner with the dentist to support comprehensive diagnosis, treatment planning, and continuity of care while maintaining appropriate clinical judgment.

Review patient charts, medical histories, radiographs, and outstanding treatment needs before and during appointments.

Maintain accurate, timely, and complete periodontal charting, clinical notes, and other required documentation in Open Dental.

Support strong reappointment and continuity of care by educating patients on appropriate hygiene intervals and ensuring recommended follow-up is communicated.

Maintain efficient appointment flow, room turnover, sterilization, and operatory readiness throughout the clinical day.

Maintain all required licenses, certifications, HIPAA, infection-control, attendance, and Company clinical standards.

Patient follow-up care • Dental office • HIPAA compliance • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Hourly pay • Root planing • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Mid-level • Diagnostic evaluation • Preparing medical treatment area • Preventive health (patient care) • Initial patient assessment • Dental sterilization procedures • One-on-one patient counseling • Disinfection procedures • Dental x-ray • Clinical assessment documentation • Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning • Dental treatment planning • Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise • Patient treatment • Patient education • Managing patient records • Registered Dental Hygienist • Open Dental