Registered Dental Hygienist

Under supervision, the Registered Dental Hygienist performs assessment, development, planning and implementation of the dental hygiene care plan. Provides oral health education, counseling, and health screening services. Collaborates with community organizations, schools, and individuals to promote oral health goals and interests.

Knowledge of

• Modern principles, practices and techniques of dental hygiene
• Dental terminology
• The theories, methods and procedures for the prevention of dental diseases and the required preventive and corrective measures and treatment
• Care and use of common dental equipment, instruments, and materials
• Current materials, practices, and methods used in dental health education programs
• Principles and practices of supervision
• Applicable laws, rules and regulations related to dental health programs
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
• Basic arithmetic (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, percentages, ratios, and fractions)
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Principles of effective customer service

Ability to

• Provide technical assistance and give group and individual instruction to local agencies, and communities concerned with dental health programs
• Develop materials for dental health education
• Supervise subordinate dental health personnel
• Work independently and exercise independent judgment
• Understand the differing racial, cultural, and environmental backgrounds of individuals, families, and communities served by the dental health care program
• Establish and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, schools, other agencies, and the general public
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Effectively organize and prioritize work assignments
• Keep accurate and orderly records
• Make arithmetical computations accurately and rapidly
• Maintain confidential information
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met

Minimum Qualifications 

Possession of a valid license as a Registered Dental Hygienist issued by the Dental Hygiene Board of California.

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click HERE to apply.