Dental Hygienist

Primary Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Clinic Manager Special Care Clinic provides periodontal and dental hygiene services to include expanded functions as licensed in the State of California and by participating in Special Care programs and community relation activities.

Essential Functions
1. Provide periodontal care and dental hygiene services for patients in the Special Care Clinic to include local anesthesia under direct supervision of a faculty member charting of periodontial condition and nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation; take process and mount dental radiographs as necessary. 2. Demonstrate sound infection control procedures following established protocol. 3. Monitor the recall/maintenance program for Special Care Clinic patients. 4. Record/maintain accurate up-to-date patient records to include health history treatment record medical consult and other patient care information. 5. Educate patients regarding prevention of dental disease; communicate effectively with caregivers of patients with disabilities. 6. Analyze and assist in procedural problem resolution in the daily operation of the clinic. 7. Monitor and assess inventory related to periodontal and hygiene services; communicate inventory needs to Clinic Manager. 8. Assist with and conduct Special Care Clinic and community public relations projects. 9. Perform all other assignments as directed by the Clinic Manager Special Care Clinic.

Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of: 1. Principles and practices of periodontal and preventive dentistry. 2. Basic educational principles. Ability to: 1. Provide a variety of clinical services to include local anesthesia root planing and all other services allowable under California State law. 2. Communicate effectively with students faculty staff and patients. 3. Apply patient management and time management skills. 4. Project a professional image. 5. Work in fast paced environment and maintain professional composure and demeanor. 6. Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously Experience: 1. Minimum of two years dental hygienist experience. 2. Experience working/communicating to people with disabilities and their caregivers/family. Education: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Bachelors or associate degree from an accredited dental hygiene program. 3. Registered Dental Hygienist licensure from the California State Board of Dental Examiners. 4. Current California Certification in Radiation Safety and Anesthesia Certification. Working Conditions: 1. Position is eight (8) hours per day three and one half (3.5) days per week. 2. Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens may reasonably be anticipated. Personal protective equipment will be provided to reduce or eliminate exposure to routine or limited infectious agents.

Preferred Qualifications
Ability to: 1. Communicate effectively with students faculty staff and patients. 2. Apply patient management and time management skills. 3. Project a professional image. 4. Work in fast paced environment and maintain professional composure and demeanor. 5. Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

Work Schedule
8 hours a day 3.5 days a week