Registered Dental Hygienist - Assisted Hygiene Job Posting
Mission Valley Smiles
Job Description
About the Role
This position is an Assisted Hygiene Position, with up to TWO patients seen an hour. Dental Assistants will set up, clean up, and take X-rays for you. The base pay rate is $55 an hour, with the potential to earn up to $90 an hour when seeing two patients an hour.
We are looking for an RDH to work 3 days a week on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday for a total of 23 hours per week. There is a 1 hour lunch break every day. The hours are as follows:
Monday (8 am - 6 pm)
Tuesday and Thursday (8 am - 4 pm)
This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting focused on excellence and compassion.
What You'll Do
- Perform thorough dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing to remove plaque and tartar buildup
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions to promote lifelong dental health
- Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR) using systems like OpenDental ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and confidentiality standards
- Collaborate with dentists and other team members to coordinate patient care plans and ensure seamless service delivery
What You'll Bring
Required
- Valid state licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist with current certification to perform dental hygiene procedures and local anesthesia
- Proven experience in general dentistry environments
- Skilled in patient care, client communication, and maintaining patient confidentiality under HIPAA compliance standards
Preferred
- Experience with imaging techniques including X-ray procedures and dental coding practices is highly desirable
Posted / Updated: Nov 10, 2026 | ID: 568033