REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Sonoma County Indian Health Project Inc.
About the Practice
Job Description
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@scihp.org
Employment Application available online at: www.scihp.org/human-resources
About Sonoma County Indian Health Project Inc.
Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc. (SCIHP) was established in 1971 by a group of leaders from the Indian communities of Sonoma County. Their goal was to provide health care for all Indians of Sonoma County and to provide services in a manner which is sensitive to the culture and traditions of the local Indian Tribes. Over the years, SCIHP has steadily progressed from a small organization consisting of a single dental chair and an exam table to the multimillion-dollar comprehensive health care facility it is today. Even in these turbulent times of health care and diminishing resources, we continue to grow. Because SCIHP is funded by State, County and private funds, we also provide care to non-Indians depending on the funding source. SCIHP has now expanded care to non-Indians with Medi-Cal on a limited basis. Cloverdale, Dry Creek, Graton, Lytton, Manchester Point Area and Stewarts Point Rancherias have designated SCIHP as a Tribal Organization, under P.L. 93-638. The Mishewal Wappo tribe is also one of the tribes that support SCIHP. SCIHP has 501(c)(3) status and is incorporated by the State of California as a non-profit organization.