Dental Hygienists : Oral Care Starts With You
Oral care starts with you : As vulnerable populations lose access to care, it becomes more important than ever that those who can lend their skills and passion to serving their communities step forward, live their values, and advance our mission. If you have this calling, La Clínica is the place for you. Join the La Clínica family and work shoulder to shoulder with some of the most dedicated dental professionals you’ll meet. The sense of teamwork, commitment to our community, and our dedication to giving our diverse patients the high quality dental care they deserve, will inspire you. You will be rewarded by your work with patients whose families choose La Clínica generation after generation. You will see the impact of your efforts as well as your colleagues in the faces of our patients. You will further your professional development through opportunities designed to build your skills as a mission-driven dental care provider. We offer robust perks including educational leave plus stipend, FTCA malpractice coverage, and flexible work schedules. In addition, we are a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site for tax free loan repayment. Our clinics are located in the thriving Bay Area known for its cultural diversity, beautiful weather, highly sought after schools and year-round recreational activities. This is a union represented position.
Got Med School Debt? Get up to $100K in Student Loan Repayment!
Need help paying off your student loans? There’s help. Qualified health care clinicians could receive student loan repayment in return for serving at National Health Services Corps-approved sites.
New this year, the National Health Service Corps has :
- Increased the award amounts : up to $75,000 for primary care medical and women’s health providers.
- Added a $5,000 Spanish-language proficiency award enhancement.
The National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program is currently accepting applications. Don’t miss your opportunity! Find out more and apply today!
Learn more about each of the three loan repayment programs below.
NHSC Loan Repayment Program - awards up to $75,000 in exchange for a two-year commitment to provide primary medical, dental, or mental / behavioral health care at approved sites in high-need, underserved areas. All other health professionals can receive up to $50,000 in awards. NHSC LRP recipients are eligible to extend their service and potentially pay off all of their educational debt with continuation contracts.NHSC Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program - provides up to $75,000 in exchange for a three-year commitment from health care professionals who provide substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services at NHSC-approved SUD treatment facilities.NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program - Providers in rural communities may apply to the NHSC Rural Community LRP, which awards up to $100,000 for three years of service .Major Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to :
Care Delivery
Provide dental hygiene treatment to children and adults in a primary care setting.Perform dental prophylaxis, remove deposits (plaque, tartar, stain) from the teeth, and take and develop necessary radiographs.Apply preventive agents such as fluoride and sealants to the tooth surfaces and assist dentist, as required, in further treatment of teeth and gums.Examine teeth and gums for signs of disease or decay.Chart such conditions for further diagnosis and treatment by dentist and for proper patient record maintenance.Administer local anesthetic agentsPatient Experience
Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patientsRecord and review patient medical historiesServe as a member of the cross-functional team of providers, engaged in routine and preventive dental care.Flexibility in meeting patients’ needs, and able to work evenings and Saturday clinicsOffice Management
Report accurately all procedures to billing staff for proper billing to patient or third party payorsMaintain dental equipment and sharpen and sterilize dental instruments.Other duties as assigned supervisorMinimum Job Requirements
Knowledge
Knowledge of OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard and adherence to safety rules and professional standardsKnowledge of evidence based approaches to dental careCultural competence working in diverse / low income communitiesAbilities
Ability to convey information effectivelyAbility to considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate oneAbility to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objectsAbility to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)Ability to work across cultures and demonstrate support of diversity, equity and inclusion.Experience and Other Certifications
California State License to practice as a dental hygienist, plus licensure in dental radiographsAnesthesia certification preferredOne to four years of dental hygienist experience working in primary care clinic settingHigh degree of interpersonal competence with both staff and patientsMust hold a current BLS (Basis Life Support) / CPR Certificate. You will have a 30-day grace period to obtain your certificate from the date of hire.Salary : $50.17- $65.83 per hour
