Registered Dental Hygienist - Part Time

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Bakersfield Admin 78, Bakersfield, CA, US

Salary Range: $70,304.00 To $87,880.00 Annually

Job Summary: Underthedirectsupervisionofthe Dental Quality and Outreachsupervisor , the registered dental hygienist of Omni Family Health (Omni) provides quality dental care and associated services to patients under the general supervision of a dentist and using established dental hygiene procedures. Assist other staff in a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties. Perform broad responsibilities via the mobile clinic and the community dental outreach screenings and educational activities.

• Improve the oral health of patients through the delivery of periodontal therapies and other dental hygiene-related services.
• Enhancetheefficiencyoftheclinicbyperformingexpandeddutiesasallowablebylaw and as directed by the supervisingdentist.
• Ensure all patients enjoy a positive experience, and are treated with the care and compassionexpected.
• Ensure all patient records and related documentation are managed and maintained timely, accurately, and consistent with all HIPAA and related regulations and requirements.
• Ensures the department provides cohesive support to the mission, vision, and core values while delivering superior customer service.
• Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes,andrelateddutiescomplywithallregulatoryandaccreditationstandards,as well as clinic policies and procedures.
• Develop favorable relationships with all patients. Interact positively with patients to provide information and education about oral hygiene, handle and resolve patient concerns with enthusiasm and empathy.
• Establishfavorableworkingrelationshipswithallstaffmembersassociatedwithclinic operations, including Omni outreach staff and dental management team.
• Uphold and consistently represent the values and mission of the organization.
• Ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures.
• Complete continuing education as necessary to retain state license.
• Work closely with all corporate branches, divisions, and/or departments in accordance with Omni's policies and procedures.
• Other duties and/or responsibilities including assisting with dental grants and supporting dental quality areas may be assigned from time totime.
• Travel may be required.

• Provide direct patient care and dental services as trained, licensed, and assigned.
• Assess dental condition and needs of patient using approved patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and periodontal charting.
• Evaluate overall oral health, examining oral cavity for signs of periodontal diseaseor possible cancers, including recessed & bleeding gums, and orallesions.
• Expose, process and mount radiographfilms.
• Document dental history or chief complaint; record and report pertinent observation sand patient reactions to dentist, as appropriate.
• Follow through with oral hygiene procedures in accordance with treatment plans prescribed by the attending dentist. Procedures may include: prophylaxis, periodontal scaling, root planning, debridement, supra and subgingival scaling and curettage, application of fluoride treatments, and application of protectivesealants.
• Assist with or initiate emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.
• Conduct dental health clinics for community groups and local schools to further support access tocare.
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
• Educate patients in oral hygiene and dental care, including…