REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
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Sonoma County Indian Health Project
Santa Rosa, CA, US
Summary
The Registered Dental Hygienist provides direct patient care, including cleanings, screenings, and the development of individualized dental care plans. They also educate patients on oral health and document all treatments in electronic dental records.
Job Description
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: 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: [email protected]
Employment Application available online at: www.scihp.org/human-resources
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. In 1999, the Board of Directors acquired private land. In collaboration with the Tribes, SCIHP secured several grants through HUD (Housing and Urban Development) to begin building our Facility. Our initial operation revenue was through the Indian Health Service, under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638). In 2001, we were able to move into our newly built facility, which is where we are presently located.
SCIHP is funded by State, County and private funds. Through a special relationship with the California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB), SCIHP is sub-contracted with the federal government. In effect, this establishes SCIHP as a tribal organization under the provisions of P.L. 93-638, and as such, performs the functions of the Indian Health Service throughout our assigned service area. This relationship carries certain responsibilities to the tribal governments, which comprise our contractual relationship.
SCIHP is licensed by the State of California as A Community Health Center. We currently provide medical, dental, nutritional, behavioral health, pharmacy and health education services. SCIHP has expanded care to non-Indians with Medi-Cal on a limited basis.
Founded
1971
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Santa Rosa, CA
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. In 1999, the Board of Directors acquired private land. In collaboration with the Tribes, SCIHP secured several grants through HUD (Housing and Urban Development) to begin building our Facility. Our initial operation revenue was through the Indian Health Service, under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638). In 2001, we were able to move into our newly built facility, which is where we are presently located.
SCIHP is funded by State, County and private funds. Through a special relationship with the California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB), SCIHP is sub-contracted with the federal government. In effect, this establishes SCIHP as a tribal organization under the provisions of P.L. 93-638, and as such, performs the functions of the Indian Health Service throughout our assigned service area. This relationship carries certain responsibilities to the tribal governments, which comprise our contractual relationship.
SCIHP is licensed by the State of California as A Community Health Center. We currently provide medical, dental, nutritional, behavioral health, pharmacy and health education services. SCIHP has expanded care to non-Indians with Medi-Cal on a limited basis.
Founded
1971
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Santa Rosa, CA
