Dental Hygienist

Looking for a new opportunity, additional working day(s) or just getting your career started?  Apollonia Dental Group - Cortese Dental in Albany, CA is currently seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our team.  We have been a family owned dental practice since 1981 and have transitioned to the next generation within the family.  We are dedicated to providing outstanding dental care in our community. 

The days we are looking for are flexible and our business hours are: Monday through Thursday from 8:00am-4:00pm and Fridays from 8:00m-2:00pm.  Please call or email me if you are interested in hearing more information.  

Apollonia Dental Group - Cortese Dental is a family owned dental practice that operates an office in Albany, CA and another in Fremont, CA.  We have been serving the Bay Area since 1981 and was founded by Dr. Joseph Cortese.  In 2010, we expanded our reach by opening our Fremont office.  Today, our practice is led by Dr. Frank Cortese, son of our founder, alongside his brother-in-law Dr. Brendan Selway.  

We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. What do Dental Hygienists do? Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque, routine cleaning, deep cleaning) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies

• Welcome patients in the dental office
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Communicate with patients and other team members to ensure that all needs are met during the procedures
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments, when necessary
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

• Skills
  
  
• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)