Dental Hygienist
Primary Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the Specialty Clinic, Clinic
Manager provides periodontal and dental hygiene services, to
include expanded functions as licensed in the State of California
and by participating in Special Care programs and community
relation activities. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled
Dental Hygienist to provide preventive oral care and patient
education to individuals with special healthcare needs. The ideal
candidate is patient, adaptable, and experienced (or interested) in
working with patients who may have physical, developmental,
behavioral, or sensory challenges, and medically complex
patients.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and
inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and
employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that
demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways
socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality,
socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and
staff.
Essential Functions:
- Provide periodontal care and dental hygiene services for
patients in the Special Care Clinic to include local anesthesia
under direct supervision of a faculty member, charting of
periodontal condition, and nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation; take
digital radiographs when necessary.
- Maintain infection control standards and ensure a safe clinical
environment
- Monitor the recall/maintenance program for Special Care Clinic
patients, including scheduling recall appointments and follow up
exams as needed.
- Record/maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records to include
health history, treatment record, medical consult and other patient
care information in dental software. Develop individualized care
plans tailored to patients' specific needs and abilities.
- Educate patients regarding prevention of dental disease;
communicate effectively with caregivers of patients with
disabilities. Recommend appropriate therapeutic regimens to
prevent, manage, and reduce dental decay.
- Analyze and assist in procedural problem resolution in the
daily operation of the clinic.
- Monitor and assess inventory related to periodontal and hygiene
services; communicate inventory needs to Clinic Manager.
- Assist with and conduct Special Care Clinic and community
public relations projects.
- Perform all other assignments as directed by the Clinic
Manager, Special Care Clinic.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of periodontal and preventive
dentistry.
- Basic educational principles.
Ability to:
- Provide a variety of clinical services to include local
anesthesia, nitrous oxide, root planning and all other services
allowable under California State law.
- Communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff patients,
and caregivers.
- Apply patient management and time management skills.
- Project a professional image.
- Work in fast paced environment and maintain professional
composure and demeanor.
- Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously,
- Adapt equipment, positioning, and communication methods for
patients with disabilities.
- Provide high-quality, science based dental care with compassion
and empathy.
- Embrace change, be adaptable to what is required for patient
care.
- Collaborate with the dental team (including dental students) to
ensure efficient patient flow and provide excellent care.
Experience:
- Minimum of two years dental hygienist experience.
- Experience working/ communicating to people with disabilities
and their caregivers/ family.
Education:
- Bachelor's or associate degree from an accredited dental
hygiene program.Active Registered Dental Hygienist licensure from
the Dental Hygiene Board of California.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff and
patients.
- Apply patient management and time management skills.
- Project a professional image.
- Work in fast paced environment and maintain professional
composure and demeanor.
- Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Ability to assist with patient positioning and mobility when
necessary.
Other:
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse
backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing
social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices
and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not
definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
- Position requires alternate standing and sitting throughout the
working hours.
- Occasional reaching and bending
- Frequent handling of instruments.
- Occasional computer and telephone use.
Hiring Range: $62.00 - $69.00 per hour. We consider factors
such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the
position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as
market and organizational considerations when extending an
offer.
Background Check Statement:
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are
required to execute a release and authorization for a background
screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill
810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to
disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing
proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or
appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past
seven years.
To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/32529
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