Dental Hygienist - New Grads Welcome!

Dental Hygienist - New Grads Welcome!
$1000 Hiring Bonus (time limits and conditions apply)

Status: Full time/Part time
Location: 15301 Tyler Foote Road, Nevada City, CA
Pay: $104,000-$135,200 Annual Salary range; varies depending upon experience & based on 40-hour work week

Join our family of caregivers. Serve your community. Love where you live.

Sierra Family Health Center (SFHC) is seeking a compassionate Dental Hygienist who is dedicated to providing excellent dental care to patients, is a collaborative team player, a compassionate listener, and has strong communication skills.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or the successful completion of a recognized vocational program in dental hygiene.
• State license required.
• Knowledge of general principles of dentistry and advanced knowledge of dental hygiene.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center is preferred.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides clinical services and health education to patients to improve and maintain their oral health.
• ·Cleans calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments.
• Examines gums using probes to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
• Feels lymph nodes under patient’s chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate the presence of oral cancer.
• Applies fluorides or other cavity-preventing agents to arrest dental decay.
• Records and reviews patient medical histories.
• Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.

Benefits

• 8 Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Continuing education
• Onsite free medical, dental, chiropractic, behavioral health care with some limits.
• Monthly contribution to Group Insurance plan

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $104,000.00 - $135,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

License/Certification:

• Dental Hygienist License (RDH) (Required)

Work Location: In person