Dental Hygienist $7,500 Sign-O

What We Offer Sign-on bonus of $7,500 paid in your first paycheck. $43 – $51/hour DOE. Additional pay for your bilingual skills. 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine; profit sharing, 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off, paid holidays, and more. Essential Functions/Responsibilities/Duties The principle function of the Dental Hygienist is to provide preventative and expanded function periodontal treatment to patients. Maintains patient medical records, updating patient medical history and vital signs as needed. Conducts complete patient X-ray procedure including taking, developing and storing the X-Rays as necessary. Completes periodontal charting as directed. Prepares tools and equipment necessary for the Provider and assists Provider with the exams as necessary. Performs preventative periodontal care on patients including scaling, prophylaxis, root planing, and the application of preventative agents and sealants. Performs expanded functions including placing and carving amalgam and composite restorations, application of cavity liners, and placement/removal of temporary crowns. Administers local anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia as necessary. Provides education and counsel for patients in oral hygiene. Formulates dental hygiene treatment plans for patients, consulting the provider as needed. Participates in the clinic's infection control program, including sterilization of instruments and cleaning of operatories as needed. Provides input to the Dental Leadership team to assist in the development of goals and methods to increase efficiency of the Dental Clinic as needed. May participate in the development, implementation, and coordination of dental education programs provided inside and outside the organization. Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with TJC, HRSA and org requirements. Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements. Qualifications Education: Graduation from a Dental Hygiene school. Successful completion of Western Regional Examining Board (WREB) or equivalent exam. Licenses/Certificates/Registration