Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesUnder the direction of the Dental Director, the registered Dental Hygienist provides periodontal care and dental hygiene services for the CARE dental clinic.
- Take diagnostic dental radiographs.
- Identification and triage of dental/oral conditions and requests of the supervising dentist. Demonstrates sound infection control procedures and technique, set-up, breakdown and disinfect clinical areas.
- Work with supervising dentists to establish, revise and/or monitor periodontal recall/maintenance program.
- Acts as a patient advocate and perform those duties necessary to treat the patient as reflected in the mission of SMMC and the CARE Program & Clinics.
Job RequirementsRequired:
- Expert knowledge of HIV/AIDS with experience working in a dental setting. Ability to administer dental hygiene services to HIV and non-HIV related medical condition.
- Knowledge of community resources
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- CA Dental Hygenist License
- BLS
- Auto
Where You'll WorkFounded in 1923, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California. Serving over 50,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, and orthopedics.
Additionally, St. Mary Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and was named as a 2024-2025 High Performing Hospital for Heart Attacks by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stmarymedical for more information.
Required:
- Expert knowledge of HIV/AIDS with experience working in a dental setting. Ability to administer dental hygiene services to HIV and non-HIV related medical condition.
- Knowledge of community resources
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- CA Dental Hygenist License
- BLS
- Auto