Dental Hygienist

Location: 
United States
Job Posted Date: 
January 14, 2021
Opportunities: 
Full-time Positions
Population: 
Dentistry

Under the general supervision of the Director of Oral Health, the dentist will provide dental care for patients by diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Hygienist Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Educate patients on good oral hygiene habits
  • Interpret x-rays and diagnostic tests
  • Administer anesthetics
  • Diagnose and treat oral diseases
  • Create detailed treatment plans for patients

 

Job Requirements: 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. RDH. from a school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and American Dental Association

2. Licensed to practice in the state

3. Certified in CPR

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Attends work regularly and punctually; is readily accessible during work hours to peers; limits absences from own duty stations and limits visits and activities which distract others from their performance of duties.

2. Works cooperatively with immediate supervisor, with department members, and with other Council staff persons, as required

3. Treats all patients / clients / visitors with respect and courtesy.

4. Remains competent in skills required for position.

5. During the initial (30) days of employment, becomes and remains knowledgeable about and in compliance with the Council's and Department policies and procedures in the following areas: 

- Confidentiality of patient / client / fellow employee and supplier records

- Patient's rights and responsibilities.

- Professional and business ethics.

- Continuous quality and improvement.

- Safety and security of person and property.

- Infection control.

- Hazardous materials and waste.

Life safety and emergency preparedness.

6. Maintains a working knowledge about and in continued compliance with all of those areas listed under item (5) throughout your employment with the Council.

7. Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients / clients / visitors served.

8. As a condition of employment, a physical examination and drug-free status is required.

9. Is able to work and/or interact satisfactorily with a workforce and public which is ethnically and culturally diverse.

10. Is responsible for performing other assigned duties which are related to the above and which fall within the scope of this job description.

11. Must be able to travel between dental sites

 

 

How to Apply: 

Send application materials to: 

West Oakland Health Center 

700 Adeline Street 

Oakland, CA 94607

510-835-9610

Location: 
San Francisco
Greater Bay Area
Peninsula
California