Dental Hygienist Golden Age Dental Care - 3.9 Santa Ana, CA Job Details Part-time $490 a day 1 hour ago Qualifications Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Dental terminology X-ray Dental equipment Dental clinic experience Full Job Description Join our team, where your skills can make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients who need dental care the most. Our on-site dental team brings compassionate, high-quality care directly to medically compromised and underserved patients who otherwise may have difficulty accessing traditional dental services. We believe oral health is an important part of overall health, and our mission is to help our patients live happier, healthier, and longer lives through oral health care.
Responsibilities:
Provide preventive dental hygiene care to patients in skilled nursing and other care settings. Focus on prevention and early intervention to help reduce oral disease. Meeting patients where they are and adapting care to their individual medical, physical, and emotional needs. Provide compassionate care to medically compromised elderly, disabled, and special needs patients. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow infection-control, privacy, and safety protocols. Educate patients, caregivers, nursing staff, and facility staff on oral hygiene, denture care and prevention. Skills In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g, HIPAA) Outstanding communication skills A patient and friendly personality Attention to detail California RDH License Valid driver's license Someone who can work independently and likes to drive This is more than a traditional dental hygiene role. It's an opportunity to use your skills and compassion to serve your community, improve access to care, and make a meaningful difference in the health and quality of life of the patients we serve.