Dental Hygienist with Security Clearance

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Company: Spectrum Healthcare Resources

Location: Camp Pendleton, CA

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Job Description Join Our Team as a Dental Hygienist! Location: Camp Pendleton, CA
Job Type: Full-time Pay Rate: $48/hr - $52 + $4.41/hw Overview:
Spectrum Healthcare Resources, a premier healthcare services provider, is seeking a dedicated civilian Dental Hygienist to join our team at Camp Pendleton, CA. If you're passionate about delivering top-quality dental care and thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment, we want to hear from you. Hours of Performance:
Monday to Friday, 0600-1700 (40 hours per week) Responsibilities: * Conduct comprehensive examinations of patients' oral cavity, including mouth, throat, and pharynx, and record conditions of teeth and surrounding tissues.
* Refer patients with abnormalities such as cavities, defective fillings, suspicious growths, or periodontal disease to the dentist.
* Apply desensitizing and other topical agents to treat abnormalities like gingivitis and oral ulceration.
* Instruct patients, both individually and in groups, in proper oral hygiene care using various materials and techniques.
* Explain the common causes of tooth decay and construct sports/safety mouth guards and soft night guards for vital bleaching.
* Polish restorations, apply pit and fissure sealants, and assist chairside dental assisting when directed by the dental clinic's Officer in Charge (OIC).
* Maintain accurate records of patients treated and ensure proper maintenance and sterilization of instruments.
Qualifications: * Graduation from a dental hygiene program that qualifies for state licensure.
* Training in radiation physics, biology, health, safety/protection, X-ray films/digital radiography, image quality, and radiographic techniques meeting or exceeding 42 C.F.R. Part 75 requirements.
* Successful completion of the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) and possession of an active, current, valid, and unrestricted license in at least one of the 50 states, and/or the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or territories of the United States.
* Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a dental hygienist within the last two years prior to contract execution.
Benefits: * Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
* Collaborative and supportive work environment. EOE/Disabled/Veterans Location : Location US-CA-Camp Pendleton Recruiter : Full Name: First Last Joseph Day Direct phone number 314-744-4138 Recruiter : Email

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