Dental Hygienist, Outpatient, Per Diem, Day Shift

Located in beautiful Northern California, Adventist Health Clear Lake has been a
leading healthcare provider in Lake County since 1968. We are comprised of a
25-bed critical access hospital and provide primary and specialty care services
at clinics throughout the area to best serve our community. Lake County is home
to Clear Lake, California's largest natural freshwater lake, surrounded by
charming small towns, beautiful mountains, vineyards and orchards. This area is
perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with some of the best bass fishing, rural
trails for hiking and biking, all the while being only two hours from the San
Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento Valley or Pacific Coast.

Job Summary

Provides oral hygiene and preventive services to dental patients. Evaluates and
assesses provision of services. Performs procedures safely in compliance with
regulations under the direction of a dentist. Prepares materials and equipment
for treatment and has them ready for dentist's use.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

* Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related
experience: Preferred
* Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require
Bachelor’s): Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

* Dental Hygienist licensure in the state of practice: Required
* Radiation Safety Certificate: Required
* Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS
OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

* Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required

Essential Functions

* Conducts patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health
conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and
neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse.
* Takes and develop dental radiographs (x-rays). Removes calculus and plaque
(hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth. Applies preventive
materials to the teeth (e. g., sealants and fluorides).
* Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health
(e. g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling). Counsels
patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health.
* Makes impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by
dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs).
* Prepares patients for services, documents procedures and assists with other
office management activities, i. e., scheduling patients, as needed.
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and
patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required
vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where
applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving
more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of
care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and
values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and
hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and
talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff,
and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring
health, wholeness and hope.