Dental Hygienist

Position is eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week.

Position End Date

Open Date

Open Date 07/20/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal:
Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External:
External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

For in-person roles: This is an in-person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the (City) Pacific campus.

For online roles: While this is an online position, Pacific’s three campuses are within California and its faculty and staff are mostly California residents. For administrative purposes, California residents are preferred. Out of state hires must be approved either by the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (for academic hires) or by the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Primary Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Specialty Clinic, Clinic Manager 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. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Dental Hygienist to provide preventive oral care and patient education to individuals with special healthcare needs.

The ideal candidate is patient, adaptable, and experienced (or interested) in working with patients who may have physical, developmental, behavioral, or sensory challenges, and medically complex patients.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

• 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 periodontal condition, and nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation; take digital radiographs when necessary.
• Maintain infection control standards and ensure a safe clinical environment
• Monitor the recall/maintenance program for Special Care Clinic patients, including scheduling recall appointments and follow up exams as needed.
• Record/maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records to include health history, treatment record, medical consult and other patient care information in dental software. Develop individualized care plans tailored to patients’ specific needs and abilities.
• Educate patients regarding prevention of dental disease; communicate effectively with caregivers of patients with disabilities. Recommend appropriate therapeutic regimens to prevent, manage, and reduce dental decay.
• Analyze and assist in procedural problem resolution in the daily operation of the clinic.
• Monitor and assess inventory related to periodontal and hygiene services; communicate inventory needs to Clinic Manager.
• Assist with and conduct Special Care Clinic and community public relations projects.
• Perform all other assignments as directed by the Clinic Manager, Special Care Clinic.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of periodontal and preventive dentistry.
• Basic educational principles.

• Provide a variety of…