Dental Hygienist

We are seeking a skilled dental hygienist to join our team at Eastern Plumas Health Care. This part time position offers a unique opportunity to work in our state-of-the-art Dental Clinic and contribute to the successful growth of our rural hospital.

• Administer prophylactic treatment by scaling and polishing teeth.
• Document areas of existing restorations and notable areas of possible decay and disease for dentist's review.
• Take x-rays to determine extent of any decay and disease.
• Administer fluoride treatment as needed.
• Update medical history of patient, highlighting significant information for dentist's review.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene technique, answering patient questions and providing other educational information relevant to oral hygiene.
• Practice universal precautions and other sterilization and infection control procedures and maintain equipment.
• Provide associated administrative support, including maintaining patient documentation, patient communication and other record-keeping.

• Current California RDH license.
• Current X-ray license.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.

New graduates are welcome to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team at Eastern Plumas Health Care.