Registered Dental Hygienist

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 the dentists and dental assistants in order to provide appropriate oral health information and educate patients to improve and maintain good oral health. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care to patients as 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.
• Document dental history or chief complaint of patient
• 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 correspondences with patients in the patient’s electronic dental record.
• May perform other required job duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: 

• Hight School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or higher from a Dental Hygienist program that is accredited by the American Dental Association.
• Clinical Training – Hands on experience. Dental hygiene programs include supervised clinical practice where you gain hands on experience in patient care.

Qualifications:

• CA Dental Hygienist licensure current and unrestricted.
• Continued Education requirements.
• Current CPR (BLS) Certification

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.

Why Work for Us?  At SCIHP, we're more than just a healthcare provider, we're a community built on respect, compassion, and trust. Our team is dedicated to delivering patient centered care in a supportive and inclusive environment where meaningful relationships thrive between patients, providers, and staff. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial future including Low-deductible medical insurance, Employer -paid dental, vision, and life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) Retirement Plan with immediate eligibility and employer contributions, 3% non-elective safe harbor contribution, Matching tiers based on years of service, up to 6%. *Eligibility requirements apply* Compensation is based on experience and qualifications*. Up to $20,000.00 sign-on bonus for recruitment and retention. 

Apply to: Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources Manager
144 Stony Point Road, Room 2209, 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-2/
When applying for Indian Preference, attach valid proof of eligibility