O2 Employment Services is working with a local Dental Office to find their next Dental Hygienist. This is a full-time, long-term position located in Anderson, CA.
The ideal candidate will be hardworking and detail oriented and have experience with a variety of treatments, including examination, cleaning, prevention, and education. They must also be willing to adopt the latest technology and promote best practices in the field.
Compensation of the Dental Hygienist
- $45.00 -$53.00/hr, depending on experience
- Vision, dental, medical
- Monday – Thursday, 7:45 am – 5:00pm
Qualifications of the Dental Hygienist
- Registered Dental Hygienist License (Required).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and good manual dexterity.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Familiarity with dental software and technology.
- Must be willing to maintain continuing education and professional development requirements.
Responsibilities of the Dental Hygienist
- Remove plaque, stains, and other dental build-up.
- Perform thorough examination of head and neck, gums, and tissues.
- Takes x-rays and assists as needed with x-rays.
- Administers anesthetic proficiently.
- Understand the basic functions of the human body, knowledge of general principles of dentistry and advanced knowledge of dental hygiene.
- Adhere to state and federal medical laws.
- Manage patient records.
- Maintains dental equipment and sharpens and sterilizes dental instruments.
- Greet patients politely and with respect.
- Be polite and communicative with patients, co-workers, and other office staff.
- Demonstrate proper infection control measures.
- Provides clinical services and health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients.
- Other duties as assigned.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
O2 Employment Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs to perform the essential functions of the position. This job appears on the O2 Staffing job board and Simpson University job board.