Description

Join Elica’s mission and become a part of a team where every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact in your community!

At Elica Health Centers, we share a common goal: provide the best possible patient care to our growing community! Our passion extends throughout Elica, from the exceptional healthcare services we provide to our underserved patients at our Community Health Clinics and state-of-the-art mobile medicine program, Health on Wheels, to our Resource Center where we empower patients and members of the community to connect with resources to help them build healthy and full lives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The Dental Hygienist will provide quality dental care and associated services to patients under the general supervision of a dentist and using established dental hygiene procedures. The Dental Hygienist will assist other staff in a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties as well as perform broad responsibilities for clinic and community dental health education activities.

 Compensation: Dependent Upon Experience - $52.00 to $65.00 an hour

BENEFITS:

Elica is proud to offer an exciting benefits package to qualifying full-time employees which can support your health, your family, and help you plan for the future.

• Healthcare: Medical (Kaiser or Anthem PPO), Dental, Vision
• Company-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to help pay for out-of-pocket costs related to medical coverage
• FSA Plans: 2 options for Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• 403B retirement savings account with up to 4% employer matching contribution and 100% immediate vesting.
• Company- paid basic Life and AD&D Insurance. (supplemental life and AD&D options available)
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Plan with five (5) free counseling visits, financial services, legal services, and a plethora of online resources.
• Tuition Reimbursement program and CME/CEU program.

Learn more about Elica’s services and mission at our website or check us out on Facebook.

Requirements

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The successful candidate will be willing and able to:

• Improve the oral health of patients through the delivery of periodontal therapies and other dental hygiene-related services.
• Enhance the efficiency of the clinic by performing expanded duties as allowable by law and as directed by the dentist.
• Ensure all patients enjoy a positive experience and are treated with the care and compassion expected.
• Ensure all patient records and related documentation are managed and maintained timely, accurately, and consistent with all HIPAA and related regulations and requirements.
• Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes, and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards, as well as clinic policies and procedures.
• Ensure direct patient care is delivered using established dental hygiene procedures.
• Ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures.

The successful candidate has:

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Successful completion of an accredited dental hygiene program. 
• Current Registered Dental Hygienist with state licensure. 
• Current BLS Certification
• Experienced in computer skills including ability to use computers for scheduling, dental records and digital x-rays. 
• Experienced in customer service/patient services or working with the general public, preferably in a dental office. 
• Knowledge of and experience executing dentistry procedures, clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray setup and materials.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have a current and valid California driver’s license and the ability to provide proof of personal auto insurance on the vehicle driven during working hours.
• If selected for an employment opportunity with Elica Health Centers, external hires must provide proof of immunizations (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella & Tetanus), tuberculosis clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination status* prior to their scheduled start date. Please be advised that this position is subject to criminal background investigation and drug screen.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

The work environment is characteristic of a dental clinic environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or feel. The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

*Elica Health Centers is a healthcare facility that adheres to the mandates issued by the California Department of Public Health including the recent orders regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered.