REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST SONOMA COUNTY INDIAN HEALTH PROJECT - 3.3

Santa Rosa, CA Job Details Part-time $37.52 - $61.08 an hour 17 hours ago Qualifications Patient treatment planning Nitrous Oxide Certification Direct patient care Dental diagnosis Vital signs Electronic health records (EHR) management Preparing dental treatment areas Medical pre-procedure screening Patient assessment Fluoride treatment Associate's degree in dental hygiene Periodontal maintenance Preparing medical treatment area Patient history taking Cultural competency Anesthesiology Dental x-ray Discharge planning Health record tracking Patient family and caregiver education Dental equipment Dental treatment planning Patient interaction Patient counseling Care plan implementation Managing patient records Associate's degree Registered Dental Hygienist Procedural Sedation Dental sealant application

Full Job Description 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.

Apply to:

Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc. 144 Stony Point Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Fax (707) 526-1016 or Email Resume and SCIHP Application to: Employment Application available online at: www.scihp.org/human-resources