Public Health Registered Dental Hygienist

The Position

The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increases:

5% on July 1, 2025

Why Join Contra Costa Health?

The Contra Costa Health Services Department is offering an excellent employment opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the Public Health Registered Dental Hygienists position to work in Public Health Clinic Services within Contra Costa Health Services Public Health Department. Currently, Public Health Clinic Services operates dental clinics in three school-based health centers in Contra Costa County that serves children and teens. In addition, there are two mobile dental clinics that provide dental services to children, youth, and homeless adults. All dental clinics operated by Public Health Clinic Services are licensed by and part of the system of care of Contra Costa Health Services. There are currently two (2) part time vacancies located in Concord, CA.

Under general supervision, the Registered Dental Hygienists provide lead direction to and coordinates the work of school-age children in our School-Based Dental clinics, school-aged children and homeless adults in the mobile dental clinics and performs related work as required. The position requires travel to various dental clinic locations within Contra Costa County and to internal and outside partner meetings

We are looking for someone who:

• Is knowledgeable of Dental Hygienists best practices
• Is proficient in systems & processes
• Is very detail oriented
• Is able to adapt and be empathetic as situations require

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Providing clinical therapeutic hygiene services such as teeth sealants, screenings, cleanings, scaling, or other necessary oral hygiene services
• Conducting oral health education for children, parents, caregivers, teachers and to community partners Education may take place in schools, health fairs or other community forums
• Conducting preventive dental health services in Contra Costa Health Services’ Public Health Division
• Performing oral health assessments for children participating in Public Health’s Community Oral Health/Children’s Oral Health Program
• Working closely with program staff to set up and operate portable dental equipment

A few reasons you might love this job:

• The position offers opportunities to gain experience in providing preventative oral health services to children and adults in a variety of public health settings in Contra Costa County
• Opportunities to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers
• Opportunities to communicate with community groups and/or organizations and motivate them in the prevention of dental disease

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will be standing and sitting frequently
• The position involves the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds
• You will need to have the ability to be sensitive to the needs of the target population

Competencies Required:

• Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
• General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Manual Dexterity: Using senses, hands, and fingers in manipulating objects quickly and efficiently
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Action & Results Focused: (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace

To read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.cccounty.us/hr .

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a valid license as a Dental Hygienist issued by the Dental Hygiene Board of California.

Education: Possession of an Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university which meets all requirements of the American Dental Association approved Dental Hygiene Curriculum.

Selection Process

Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. Training and Experience Questionnaire: Candidates will be required to complete a training and experience questionnaire at the time of filing. The responses to the training and experience questions on the supplemental questionnaire will be used to evaluate candidates r elevant education, training and/or experience as it relates to this classification. (Weighted 100%)

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org . For any technical issues, please contact the Government Jobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1-855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 6/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

• 925-655-2100

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