What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oral Health Practitioner for Camp Pendleton CA position at Spectrum Healthcare Resources?
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Dental Hygienist to join our team at Camp Pendleton, CA. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering top-quality dental care in a dynamic healthcare environment. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.
Key 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.
Qualifications and Experience
- 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.
