Temporary Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Northern Valley Indian Health; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Valley Indian Health seeks a Registered Dental Hygienist to work under the supervision of the Lead Dentist, providing dental cleanings and preventive care to patients. Travel between NVIH sites may be required to fill staffing needs and support community programs.

The role emphasizes fluori­de treatments, patient education, infection control, and collaboration with the dental team to maintain high patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene Program.
• Licensed by the State of California to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
• Radiation safety certification for California.

Responsibilities

• Provide prophylaxis, scaling, root planning and curettage services to our patients.
• Provide oral hygiene instruction to patients. Aid in the development of programs to disseminate information on preventative dentistry and oral hygiene.
• Provide fluoride treatments for patients. Help develop and implement programs to promote fluoride, i.e., fluoride tablet program, community water fluoridation.
• Apply pit and fissure sealants.
• Charting of oral conditions.
• Evaluate patients with periodontal disease by use of diagnostic skills, periodontal probe and periodontal evaluation forms.
• Aid the dentists in development and implementation of periodontal treatment plans for clinic patients.
• Perform expanded duties under direct supervision of a dentist to the extent the law permits.
• Keep current with new techniques and philosophy related to preventive dentistry and periodontics.
• Perform the following supportive tasks to ensure efficiency of patient flow: Sterilize instruments. Set-up trays. Support inventory management and request supplies as necessary to maintain par levels. Maintain a clean, orderly and well stocked operatory.
• Know and implement all infection control procedures established for the clinic.
• Actively attend general and dental staff meetings.
• Willing to travel to other clinic locations when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dental hygiene

Patient care

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene Program

Licensed by the State of California to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist

Radiation safety certification (California)

Job description

The Registered Dental Hygienist will work under the general supervision of the Lead Dentist to provide dental cleaning services and general preventive dental care as permitted by licensure from the State of California. They will work as a team with other dental staff to support efficient flow of operations to ensure the highest level of patient care. The Registered Dental Hygienist will help plan and implement programs to increase dental awareness, teach oral hygiene, and promote community preventive activities to NVIH patients. This position may require travel between Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc. sites to help fill staffing vacancies and/or shortages.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide prophylaxis, scaling, root planning and curettage services to our patients.
• Provide oral hygiene instruction to patients. Aid in the development of programs to disseminate information on preventative dentistry and oral hygiene.
• Provide fluoride treatments for patients. Help develop and implement programs to promote fluoride, i.e., fluoride tablet program, community water fluoridation.
• Apply pit and fissure sealants.
• Charting of oral conditions.
• Evaluate patients with periodontal disease by use of diagnostic skills, periodontal probe and periodontal evaluation forms.
• Aid the dentists in development and implementation of periodontal treatment plans for clinic patients.
• Perform expanded duties under direct supervision of a dentist to the extent the law permits.
• Keep current with new techniques and philosophy related to preventive dentistry and periodontics.
• Perform the following supportive tasks to ensure efficiency of patient flow:
• Sterilize instruments.
• Set-up trays.
• Support inventory management and request supplies as necessary to maintain par levels.
• Maintain a clean, orderly and well stocked operatory.
• Know and implement all infection control procedures established for the clinic.
• Actively attend general and dental staff meetings.
• Willing to travel to other clinic locations when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

All NVIH employees are expected to:

• Provide the highest possible level of service to patients;
• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees;
• Maintain safe practices; and
• Abide by current NVIH's policies and procedures.

Keyword: Registered Dental Hygienist

Required Experience:

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required for an employee to successfully perform their duties.

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene Program.
• Licensed by the State of California to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
• One-year experience in a private or clinical practice, preferred.
• Radiation safety certification for California.
• Perform quality dental services per NVIH standards.
• Ability to plan work duties to ensure dental clinic efficiency.
• Ability to effectively function and participate within a team environment
• Exhibit empathy and customer service to diffuse and manage conflict within the team and with patients or their representatives.
• Ability to engage in problem solving and effectively communicate solution-based feedback.
• Reliable transportation.

Native Preference. Northern Valley Indian Health provides Native Preference in hiring practices for qualified Native applicants, in accordance with its policy. NVIH is also an Equal Opportunity and At Will Employer.

From: Northern Valley Indian Health