Registered Dental Hygienist

Who We Are : The Lodi Dentist is a modern dental practice in the heart of Lodi, California, serving our local and surrounding communities (Stockton and Sacramento) for over 30 years. Our unwavering commitment to our patients is grounded in our shared values of resilience, respect, curiosity and compassion ? which guides all our interactions with team members, patients, partners and vendors. In our mission to provide exceptional care to our patients, we believe how we get there is as important as the final results.

Who You Are : You are an experienced and adaptable Registered Dental Hygienist who partners well with fellow team members and doctors. You get to know your patients by active listening and also have the ability to read non-verbal cues and adjust care accordingly. You are self-motivated, accountable and a lifelong learner.

Requirements

• Treatment room management and sterilization.
• Medical and Dental recordkeeping: review and document a patient's or parent's primary concern, past dental and medical history, family history of illness, current medications and allergies, ensure proper structure of chart and associated documents; document oral health and findings of examination, oral progress and therapy as well as visit and behavior notes, and appointment times for return visits.
• Dental Health Education may be provided to either the patient or the parent depending on the patient's age and maturity level, educate patients on the proper way to brush and floss, instruct patients on proper care of appliances or braces, educate patients on periodontal care. Educating patients of all ages on proper dental home care.
• Patient examination: take x-rays as needed, determine preliminary selection for patients in need of periodontal screenings, examine mouth, throat, and pharynx, detect and report oral conditions, consider and report plaque buildup, observe and report indicators of physical or mental distress.
• Stay up to date on all compliance, safety and licensure training and requirements.

What You'll Bring :

• RDH License, experience a big plus but will gladly consider a new graduate to come and learn with us.
• Associates degree.

Benefits

• Part-Time Opportunities 1 to 2 days a week, 8 hour shift (must be able to work Fridays).
• From $60 per hour with a monthly team performance bonus.
• 401(k) and up to a 4% match.
• Employee Assistance Program - that connects team members and their families with complimentary, confidential, short-term counseling and advisory services.
• We have ALL necessary PPE and are following CDC recommended guidelines. Our office is a safe environment.
• Continuing education opportunities.

Qualification

Associate Degree