Dental Hygienist (Part-Time)

At Shasta Cascade Health Centers, we pride ourselves on being more than just a healthcare provider – we are a family deeply rooted in the communities we serve. Our team is dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that encourages growth and collaboration. We believe in empowering our employees to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients, as we strive to create an environment where every team member feels valued. If you're looking to join a passionate, close-knit team committed to improving healthcare in a dynamic and fulfilling setting, Shasta Cascade is the place for you!

Summary/Objective: An employee working as a Dental Hygienist with the McCloud Healthcare Clinic, Inc. assists in providing quality, compassionate preventative and restorative general dentistry services in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions:

• Serves as a member of a cross-functional team of providers, engaged in routine and preventive dental care.
• Provides dental hygiene treatment to children and adults in a primary care setting.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies as needed.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• As needed, helps prepare treatment room for patients, adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patients for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating and draping patient.
• Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient's oral health. Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Examines teeth and gums for signs of disease or decay by: feeling and visually examining gums, using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession, and completing an oral cancer screening.
• Performs dental prophylaxis, remove deposits (plaque, tartar, stain) from the teeth and from beneath gum margins.
• Applies preventive agents such as fluoride and sealants to the tooth surfaces. Assists the Clinic’s dentist as needed in further treatment of teeth and gums.
• Charts conditions needing further diagnosis and treatment by the dentist and for patient record maintenance.
• As needed, assists with charting patients’ medical and dental histories in patient records.
• Documents dental hygiene services in patient records.
• Provides information to patients (and employees) by answering questions and requests. Has flexibility in meeting patients’ needs.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions.
• Provides reminder/s of time of next dental hygiene visit.
• Accurately reports all procedures to billing staff for proper billing to patient or third party payers.
• Assists in ensuring optimal performance of equipment/instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening and sterilizing instruments.
• Helps complete preventive maintenance requirements of dental equipment, following manufacturers’ instructions. Helps troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, calling for repairs as needed and informing the clinic’s financial department of equipment repair needs.
• Helps with evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Assists in maintaining dental equipment and supplies inventory by tracking inventory levels and anticipating needed supplies. Places orders for supplies, and verifies receipt of supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

All Clinic employees are expected to:

• Work as a team player to accomplish the goals of the Clinic.
• Maintain operations by following the Clinic’s policies and procedures, and report perceived need/s for changes.
• Provide the highest level of service to clients.

• Maintain confidentiality by following all applicable HIPAA regulations.
• Respect Clinic equipment used to perform job tasks.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional dental clinic environment with potential exposure to blood and body fluids and other hazardous substances. This role requires the handling of and exposure to sharp instruments including needles and surgical tools, as well as digital x-rays and sterilization equipment.

Travel:

No travel is expected for regular job duties. Travel may occasionally be required for training purposes or events. If personal vehicle is used for specified job-related errands or travel to/from training events, mileage will be reimbursed as specified in the Employee Handbook.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Certifications, Licenses and Registrations:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current California Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Licensure.
• Two years’ experience working in a related position.
• Maintains/Renews CA RDH licensure as required. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or ability to become certified.

Skills and Competencies:

Verbal and written communication proficiency, ethical conduct, flexibility, initiative, ability to multi-task, time management, highly organized, detail orientated. Customer services skills, sensitivity to client needs, remains calm in emergency situations, upholds strict confidentially requirements. Familiarity with computer processes, including word processing and spreadsheet programs.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing job duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands and fingers.

· Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone and by email.

· Ability to visually interpret printed materials, memos, and other needed paperwork.

· Ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

· Ability to sit for long periods of time.