Dental Hygienist

8 hours a day, 3.5 days a week

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Under the general supervision of the Clinic Manager, Special Care Clinic
provides periodontal and dental hygiene services, to include expanded functions
as licensed in the State of California and by participating in Special Care
programs and community relation activities.

1. Provide periodontal care and dental hygiene services for patients in the Special Care
Clinic to include local anesthesia under direct supervision of a faculty member, charting
of periodontial condition, and nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation; take, process and mount
dental radiographs as necessary.
2. Demonstrate sound infection control procedures following established protocol.
3. Monitor the recall/maintenance program for Special Care Clinic patients.
4. Record/maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records to include health history,
treatment record, medical consult and other patient care information.
5. Educate patients regarding prevention of dental disease; communicate effectively with
caregivers of patients with disabilities.
6. Analyze and assist in procedural problem resolution in the daily operation of the clinic.
7. Monitor and assess inventory related to periodontal and hygiene services; communicate
inventory needs to Clinic Manager.
8. Assist with and conduct Special Care Clinic and community public relations projects.
9. Perform all other assignments as directed by the Clinic Manager, Special Care Clinic.

Knowledge of:
1. Principles and practices of periodontal and preventive dentistry.
2. Basic educational principles.

Ability to:
1. Provide a variety of clinical services to include local anesthesia, root planing and all
other services allowable under California State law.
2. Communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff and patients.
3. Apply patient management and time management skills.
4. Project a professional image.
5. Work in fast paced environment and maintain professional composure and demeanor.
6. Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

Experience:
1. Minimum of two years dental hygienist experience.
2. Experience working/communicating to people with disabilities and their
caregivers/family.

Education:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Bachelor's or associate degree from an accredited dental hygiene program.
3. Registered Dental Hygienist licensure from the California State Board of Dental
Examiners.
4. Current California Certification in Radiation Safety and Anesthesia Certification.

Working Conditions:
1. Position is eight (8) hours per day, three and one half (3.5) days per week.
2. Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens may reasonably be anticipated.
Personal protective equipment will be provided to reduce or eliminate exposure to
routine or limited infectious agents.

Ability to:
1. Communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff and patients.
2. Apply patient management and time management skills.
3. Project a professional image.
4. Work in fast paced environment and maintain professional composure and demeanor.
5. Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Position requires alternate standing and sitting throughout the working hours.
2. Occasional reaching and bending.
3. Frequent handling of instruments.
4. Occasional computer and telephone use.

Working Conditions:
1. Position is eight (8) hours per day, three and one half (3.5) days per week.
2. Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens may reasonably be anticipated.
Personal protective equipment will be provided to reduce or eliminate exposure to
routine or limited infectious agents.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.