REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc.; Santa Rosa (CA); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 84.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc. in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a part-time Registered Dental Hygienist to join our health care team. This role focuses on preventive dental care and patient education within a Native American community setting.

You will provide preventive services, take X-rays, apply sealants/fluoride, and maintain accurate electronic records. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday for 20-24 hours per week, with non-benefited status.

Qualifikationen

• CA RDH licensure current and unrestricted.
• Associate degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program.
• Board certification completion preferred.
• Ability to provide direct patient care and document care in the record.

Aufgaben

• Clean, polish, take X-rays, apply sealants and fluoride.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and care plans.
• Record treatments in the electronic dental record.
• Assist in preparing patient care areas as needed.
• Ensure patient safety and pass required pre-employment screenings.

Kenntnisse

CA RDH licensure

Baseline data collection

Electronic health records

Dental X-rays

Sealants & fluoride

Ausbildung

Associate degree in Dental Hygiene

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details:

Job Location: Santa Rosa - Santa Rosa, CA, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $37.52 - $61.08Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Job Purpose:

The Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) helps our patients achieve and maintain good oral health, clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral disease and other preventive dental needs. The RDH will work closely with dentists and dental assistants to provide appropriate oral health information and educate patients to improve and maintain good oral health. Hours and days: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday (20-24 Hours per week), Part-Time/non-benefited.

Qualifications:

• Must possess CA Dental Hygienist licensure current and unrestricted.
• Associates degree from a Dental Hygienist program and be accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
• Completion of Board Certification preferred.
• Provide direct patient care to patients assigned using established dental hygienist procedures.
• Obtain baseline oral hygiene assessment data based upon accepted principles of oral hygiene and periodontal care.
• Record oral conditions and treatment provided to our patient in the patient’s electronic record.
• Develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients
• Use patient screening procedures to include medical history review and dental charting.
• Take patient vital signs as required.
• Perform routine treatment procedures such as cleaning, polishing, x-ray, application of sealants and fluorides and related procedures.
• Ensure the safe administration of dental anesthetics as appropriate and nitrous oxide if certified.
• Communicate technical information to non-technical personnel and patients.
• Assist in preparation of patient care areas as needed.
• Perform patient education, discharge planning and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a qualified dentist.
• Document dental treatment and correspondence with patients in the patients' electronic dental record.
• May perform other required duties as assigned.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening, physical and background screening.

Special Qualifications:

• All employees must be sensitive to the needs of the Native American community, demonstrate a deep understanding and respect for the diverse cultural heritage, traditions, and historical context of the Native American community.