Overview At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it’s needed most. As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees. ✨For eligible employees, benefits include:✅ Competitive compensation & benefits ✅ Medical, dental, vision✅ Company-paid life insurance ✅ Flexible spending accounts ✅ 403(b) retirement plan Why VCC? • 🏅 Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S. • Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT. • A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career. • A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care. Responsibilities Complete dental hygiene assessments, develop, plan and implement direct dental hygiene care plan. Take and develop radiographs; set up instruments and other equipment, sterilize instruments. Utilize established dental hygiene protocol and procedures to control oral disease and help patients achieve and maintain optimal oral health. • Assess dental hygiene condition of patient; use patient screening procedures, to include medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting; take patient vital signs as required • Deliver direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures; perform routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, scaling and root planning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants, therapeutic and subgingival agent, fluorides and related procedures • Develop and implement individualized dental hygiene care plans for patients; perform oral health education for patient and/or family • Educate and counsel children and adults on dental health, plaque control, oral hygiene and nutrition • Perform chair side assistance to dentist in the performance of special tests, procedures, and complex treatments • Occasional overtime is required Qualifications Minimum • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field • Licensed to practice as a registered dental hygienist in California • Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program • Current CPR certification Preferred • Satisfactory completion of board-approved courses of instruction in: soft-tissue curettage, administration of local anesthetic, and administration of nitrous oxide and oxygen • Bilingual English/Spanish Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities • Knowledge of Federal, State and institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental services in an ambulatory care setting • Ability to independently assess the nature and extent of dental, periodontal, and associated conditions and pathology in dental outpatients • Knowledge of patient screening, charting, and medical history procedures and documentation • Knowledge and understanding of dental surgery and associated procedures, terminology and techniques • Basic computer knowledge, internet use, MS office and data entry skills Pay Range • $48.00 - $53.00 Depending On Experience