Registered Dental Hygienist

*Job Summary*

We are currently looking for someone available to work Mondays and Thursdays. We are open to starting with one day per week, with a mutual agreement to transition to two days per week. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care and a commitment to providing high-quality dental services.

Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) certification is REQUIRED. Our office utilizes an EMS Airflow machine, and we are looking for a hygienist who is trained and certified in this advanced approach to preventive dental care.

*Key Objectives & Responsibilities*

• Perform hygiene visits using GBT (Guided Biofilm Therapy)
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, periodontal disease, gingivitis and provide recommendations for at home care
• Take dental x-rays, perform perio charting/patient assessments and preventive procedures on patients
• Maintain accurate patient records and update medical histories as necessary
• Administer local anesthetics
• Utilize dental software systems for patient charting and documentation
• Ensure compliance with all safety and infection control protocols
• Contribute to a positive and supportive work environment

*Requirements*

• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program
• Active state dental hygiene license, PLUS previous experience
• Must be GBT Certified
• Experience with periodontal therapy and treatment planning
• Proficiency in digital radiography and intraoral imaging
• Ability to educate patients on oral hygiene and disease prevention
• Experience with dental software (ie: Dentrix, Ascend) & technology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Laser Certification
• Florida Probe (Willing to be trained)

Job Types: Part-time

Expected hours: No less than 8 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Mondays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Thursdays: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Open to starting one day per week, with an agreement to transition to two days per week.

Application Question(s):

• Are you familiar with GBT?

Experience:

• RDH: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Long Beach, CA 90815 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Please do not call the office regarding your application, you can email your resume as well to our email: [email protected]. Thank you for your time and interest. If the doctor would like to move forward, we will be sure to follow up with you regarding the next steps.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour

License/Certification:

• Guided Biofilm Therapy Certificate? (Preferred)
• Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
• Dental License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Long Beach, CA 90815 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Long Beach, CA 90815: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person