Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Dental Hygienist Alternative Practice - Outpatient

DentalPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeParadise, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or equivalent is required; some certifications will require a bachelor's degree.
Dental Hygienist licensure in the state of practice is required.
Dental Hygienist licensure in Alternative Practice is required.
A Radiation Safety Certificate is required.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required at the facility level.
All required vaccinations are required as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Responsibilities

Provide oral hygiene and preventive services to dental patients.
Evaluate and assess the provision of services.
Perform procedures safely and in compliance with regulations under the direction of a dentist.
Prepare materials and equipment for treatment and have them ready for the dentist's use.
In alternative practice, practice in settings that may be outside the traditional dental office, including private care homes, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, schools, and mobile dentistry.
Work in coordination with dental team members and the market dental director.
Conduct patient screening procedures, including assessment of oral health conditions, review of health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting, and taking blood pressure and pulse.
Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays).
Remove calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth.
Apply preventive materials to the teeth, such as sealants and fluorides.
Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health, such as tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling.
Counsel patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health.
Make impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs).
Prepare patients for services, document procedures, and assist with other office management activities, such as scheduling patients, as needed.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Located in beautiful Northern California, Adventist Health Clear Lake has been a leading healthcare provider in Lake County since 1968. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and provide primary and specialty care services at clinics throughout the area to best serve our community. Lake County is home to Clear Lake, California's largest natural freshwater lake, surrounded by charming small towns, beautiful mountains, vineyards and orchards. This area is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with some of the best bass fishing, rural trails for hiking and biking, all the while being only two hours from the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento Valley or Pacific Coast.

Job Summary:

Provides oral hygiene and preventive services to dental patients. Evaluates and assesses provision of services. Performs procedures safely in compliance with regulations under the direction of a dentist. Prepares materials and equipment for treatment and has them ready for dentist's use. In alternative practice, practices in settings that may be outside the traditional dental office to include, but not limited to; private care homes, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, schools, and mobile dentistry. Works in coordination with dental team members and the market dental director.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Required

Licenses/Certifications:

Dental Hygienist licensure in the state of practice: Required
Dental Hygienist licensure in Alternative Practice: Required
Radiation Safety Certificate: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

Conducts patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse.
Takes and develops dental radiographs (x-rays). Removes calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth. Applies preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides).
Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling). Counsels patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health.
Makes impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs).
Prepares patients for services, documents procedures and assists with other office management activities, i.e., scheduling patients, as needed.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $44.07 to $60.45. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

About the Company

Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Adventist Health is a faith-based nonprofit health system with more than 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care hospitals, primarily on the West Coast and in Hawaii. It provides a full range of health services—from primary and specialty care to hospital-based treatments and wellness programs—delivered across an integrated network of clinics, hospitals, and care facilities. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs, and earnings are reinvested back into communities to improve health outcomes and expand access to care. The organization differentiates itself through its nonprofit, faith-based model and by reinvesting earnings into community health, along with its broad, integrated network that covers preventive, primary, specialty, and acute care. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for the communities it serves and to expand access to high-quality care.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $210K
Headquarters: Roseville, CA
Founded: Not listed

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