Dental Hygienist - Kimball Clinic / National City

Position Summary

The Registered Dental Hygienist is to perform the independent duties permitted by State guidelines and the Dental Practice Act for Hygienists.

Essential Functions of the Job :

• Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and
• protocols.
• Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient's oral health.
• 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. Feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession.
• Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient.
• Taking digital radiographs (x-rays).
• Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides).
• Educating patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.

(e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling) Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Job Requirements

Experience Required :

Education Required :

Certifications and Licenses Required :

Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job :

skills.

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job :

Equipment Used :

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

You will be required to engage in prolonged, extensive, frequent, and

Repetitive standing, sitting, walking, stooping, twisting, kneeling, reaching,

crouching, bending, and position changes to examine and service patients,

which may involve getting into awkward positions to access patients'

teeth. You must be able to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally. Moderate

noise levels from dental drills and other lab equipment should

be expected. Protective gear, including masks, safety glasses, and rubber

gloves, is mandatory. Working in close quarters and near other people with

little space between yourself and others is a necessity. Exposure to

radiation, mercury, and anesthetic gases is a possibility. You may

encounter contaminants, diseases, and infections while working with

patients. Manual dexterity and mobility are crucial, including the ability to

keep your hand and arm steady while moving, quickly move your hand,

grasp and manipulate objects, and demonstrate exceptional hand-eye

coordination, control, and finger dexterity to use dental implements for

exams, mixing, placing materials on dental tools, products, and in mouths,

and assemble very small objects. Occasional travel. May be required to

work evenings and or Saturdays, and attend meetings outside clinic

working hours. Will on occasion work at schools or WIC sites. Will work

with blood and blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training on a

yearly basis.

Universal Requirements :

Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.

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