CommuniCare+OLE is a federally qualified health center with the mission to provide quality primary health care to the community. As part of the dental team, you work with a team of professionals (Medical provider, Nutritionist, Behavior health and other services) to help patients achieve overall health wellness. We provide comprehensive dental care to all ages with a focus on continuity of care. We strive for work life balance. A candidate who is flexible, a team player, and passionate about providing dental care is a good fit for our work culture.
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Status: Full time and part time available
Location: Napa, CA. This position requires the flexibility to travel from site to site if needed.
Pay Range: $45.86 to $56.05/hr
FULL TIME BENEFITS (Pro-rated for part time status)
- Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
- Employer covers 90% of employee medical, dental and vision premium and 50% of dependent premium
- 18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)
- 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Float Holiday
- 4% Employer Match for 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part-time and full-time employees (prorated per Full-Time Equivalent)
- Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage
- Employer contribution for Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options
POSITION TITLE: Registered Dental Hygienist
DEPARTMENT: Dental
REPORTS TO: Dental Director
SUPERVISION GIVEN: None
JOB SUMMARY: The Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) will perform a wide range of duties in the dental clinic under direct supervision of a dentist, primarily including chair side assisting duties, infection control, x-rays and dental treatment education to patients.
KNOWLEDGE OF WORK
| Knowledge of federal, state, local and dental clinic rules regulations, protocols and procedures governing the practice of dentistry, as well as those relating to personnel issues, work place safety, public health and confidentiality |
| Knowledge of HIPPA and OSHA |
| Knowledge of Microsoft Office; electronic health record system required |
| Knowledge of Federally Qualified Health Centers |
| Ability to work with a multi-cultural population |
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
| Patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health condition, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse |
| Assess patients’ teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues indicating the presence of any abnormalities or suspected diseases or conditions |
| Co-diagnoses with the dentist to develop appropriate periodontal treatment plans |
| Brings to the immediate attention of the dentist any suspected lesion in the mouth or on the teeth |
| Thoroughly removes soft and hard deposits and extrinsic stain from teeth, using hand instruments, ultrasonic inserts and hand pieces |
| Instructs patients how to practice good oral hygiene; makes recommendations as to appropriate products or devices for patients’ home care; and provides other health care education, as necessary |
| Performs full mouth debridement, either as a first stage gingivitis therapy or to remove interfering calculus to further enable a more accurate diagnosis and treatment plan |
| Performs root planning as a periodontal therapy |
| Placements and removals of periodontal packs |
| Places locally-administered antibiotics as supportive periodontal therapy |
| Implements irrigation and desensitizing procedures or products as adjunctive to periodontal therapy |
| Exposes, develops and mounts dental x-rays (intraoral and extraoral) |
| Bonding for pit and fissure sealants |
| Removals of temporary and permanent cement |
| Makes and cements temporary crowns |
| Places and removes temporary sedative fillings |
| Removes sutures |
| Makes impressions of patient’s teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs) |
| Provides local anesthesia as needed for treatment procedures (certificate needed) |
| Performs treatment as deemed necessary by the staff dentist |
| Provides dental hygiene treatment to children and adults in a primary care setting. |
| Performs dental prophylaxis, removes deposits (plaque, tartar, stain) from the teeth, and takes and develops necessary radiographs |
| Serves as a member of the cross-functional team of providers, engages in routine and preventive dental care |
| Applies preventive agents such as fluoride and sealants to the tooth surfaces and assist dentist, as required, in further treatment of teeth and gums |
| Examines teeth and gums for signs of disease or decay |
| Charts such conditions for further diagnosis and treatment by dentist and for proper patient record maintenance |
| Maintains a high standard of care and abide to professional ethics |
| Performs other duties as assigned |
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Graduated from a school of dental hygiene recognized by the California State Board of Dental Examiners
- License to practice dental hygiene in the State of California
- Current CPR certification required
- Radiation Safety Certificate required
- Previous Dental Hygienist experience preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required; must have ability to handle difficult patients
- Computer and data entry skills required; electronic health record system preferred
- Must possess a current California Driver’s License
CommuniCare+OLE requires pre-employment drug-testing (4-panel drug-test includes: amphetamines, cocaine, opiates, and PCP).