Registered Dental Hygienist

Under direct supervision of the Dentist(s), Dental Hygienist cleans and polishes teeth using scaling instruments and a rotating polisher. Applies decay preventive agents such as fluorides and sealants, charts medical and dental histories and takes and develops dental x-ray films. Counsels patients regarding good nutrition and oral health, teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene techniques, and informs dentist of the condition of patient’s mouth.

We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.

Compensation for Benefited, Part-Time Pay Scale

• Base Rate: $66.14–$94.30 per hour 
• Starting pay is determined using our clinical pay scales, which feature 13 steps recognizing up to 30 years of relevant experience.
• Eligible employees may also receive shift differential and holiday pay
• Hiring Incentive: $2,500.00 

• Part-time, benefited 
• Work schedule is two days a week working 9 hour days.

Education:

• Current CPR card.
• Graduated from a school of dental hygiene accredited by the commission on Dental Accreditation.
• Licensed in California, under the provisions of the Dental Practice Act, administered by the State Board of Dental Examiners.
• Passed the National Board examination and the practical examination given by the State Board. (This license must renewed every two years; 25 hours every two years of continuing education is required).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Extensive knowledge of general dental techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients.
• Must have knowledge of alphabetical filling system.
• Must have sufficient knowledge of verbal and English comprehension and expression to communicate clearly with callers, visitors and staff.

• Under the general supervision of the licensed dentist, removes lime deposits, accretions and stains from unattached surface of teeth. Applies topical agent’s essential to complete prophylaxis. Performs root planning. Polishes and contour restorations. Oral exfoliative cytology. Applies pit and fissure sealants.
• Performs preliminary examinations, including but not limited to periodontal charting, intra and extra-oral examination of soft tissue, exfoliative cytology, charting of lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth, classifying occlusion, myofuntional evaluation.
• Registered Dental Hygienist may perform the procedures set forth below ONLY under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist when done so pursuant to the order, control and full professional responsibility of the supervising dentist. Such procedures shall be checked and approved by the supervising dentist prior to dismissal of the patient from the office of said dentist.
• All duties so assigned to a registered dental Hygienist, as listed in CA Dental Practice Act.
• Periodontal soft tissue curettage. (Evidence of satisfactory completion of a board-approved course of instruction in this function must be submitted to the board prior to any performance thereof.)

Benefits for Eligible Employees

The following benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees following applicable waiting periods:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
• PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Employer-sponsored retirement plans featuring:
• A 3% employer contribution
• An employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum
• $20,000 in employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection
• Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals
• Educational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursement

On average, employer-provided benefits add approximately 40% to the value of an employee’s total compensation package.

Perks Available to Employees

• Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee’s anticipated work schedule
• Available to benefit-eligible employees and non-benefited employees scheduled to work at least 30 shifts during the calendar year
• An inclusive, supportive, and connected work environment
• Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center
• Competitive compensation
• The opportunity for all employees to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships
• Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!

Recruiter Name/Email:

Nicholas Clawson

Department Phone:

530-283-7169