Registered Dental Hygienist- Sycuan Health Center

Syucan•El Cajon, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Make a Difference in Community Health! Our newly opened Sycuan Health Center is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our dedicated team and provide exceptional care to our community. This is an opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art modern facility, collaborate with passionate professionals, and deliver high-quality dental services that truly make an impact. Registered Dental Hygienist Job Purpose: Provides dental hygiene services according to licensing protocols and under the appropriate supervision Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Note: Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the sole discretion of Sycuan Management at any time) Greets patients, making them feel at ease Seats and dismiss patients that present for hygiene services Obtains necessary x-rays as directed by the dentist Helps prepare the treatment tray in preparation for dental care Assists the dentist within established licensing and supervisory limitations Adheres to standards for infection control and personal protection in accordance with SMDC, local, state and federal OSHA regulations Disinfects the dental operatory prior to and after patient care Maintains the dental unit according to protocol Replenishes the dental unit distilled water supply Maintains, sterilizes and disinfects all x-ray machines, operatory equipment, dental attachments, procedure instruments and other equipment utilized during daily operations Performs operation of eyewash stations, emergency resuscitation gear, defibrillator and fire extinguishers according to protocol Obtains patient signatures on treatment plans, consent forms, referral consultations, information release waivers and notification of SMDC practice policies Manages electronic chart documents for FAX, scan and email in accordance with current policy and HIPAA restrictions Reports workplace hazards and safety issues promptly according to SMDC and OSHA regulations Complies with the posted General Industry Safety Orders Code of Safe Practices Maintains strict confidentiality with regard to all components of the patient dental record, other personal information acquired during the performance of job duties and concerning SMDC and interdepartmental discussions Attends all full staff and departmental meetings Attends and participates in all SMDC drills, trainings and unscheduled meetings conducted during hours of operation Performs all job functions in compliance with SMDC policies and procedures Under indirect supervision Performs extra-oral duties or functions in compliance with the California Dental Board Committee on Registered Dental Hygienists as directed by the supervising dentist Operates dental radiographic equipment for the purpose of oral radiography in compliance with section 1656 of the California Business and Professions Code Under direct supervision Performs patient care duties in compliance with the California Dental Board Committee on Registered Dental Hygienists as directed by the supervising dentist

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D
California Registered Dental Hygienist certificate
California dental x-ray license
California coronal polishing certificate
California cavitron scaler certificate
California dental sealant certificate
Healthcare provider CPR training
Mastery of dental office procedures
Proficient in the use of electronically based dental practice management systems
Thorough knowledge of laws and regulations governing the management of dental records
Ability to speak, read and write in the English language
Ability to use of a Windows based computer
Ability to type 30 words per minute
Proficient in the use of a FAX, scanner and copy machine
Proficient in the use of E-mail and Internet web search browser
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients and staff
Ability to complete forms and documents
Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to appear for work on time
Ability to sit or stad for prolonged periods of time
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
Ablilty to perform repetitive bending, reaching, pulling and pushing tasks
Ability to accept constructive criticism

Nice To Haves

Dental receptionist experience
Tribal clinic experience
Understanding of Native American culture and customs
Mastery of the Dentrix dental practice management system
Multi-lingual
Mastery of Windows-based computer programs
Proficiency in the use of NextGen electronic record system

Responsibilities

Greets patients, making them feel at ease
Seats and dismiss patients that present for hygiene services
Obtains necessary x-rays as directed by the dentist
Helps prepare the treatment tray in preparation for dental care
Assists the dentist within established licensing and supervisory limitations
Adheres to standards for infection control and personal protection in accordance with SMDC, local, state and federal OSHA regulations
Disinfects the dental operatory prior to and after patient care
Maintains the dental unit according to protocol
Replenishes the dental unit distilled water supply
Maintains, sterilizes and disinfects all x-ray machines, operatory equipment, dental attachments, procedure instruments and other equipment utilized during daily operations
Performs operation of eyewash stations, emergency resuscitation gear, defibrillator and fire extinguishers according to protocol
Obtains patient signatures on treatment plans, consent forms, referral consultations, information release waivers and notification of SMDC practice policies
Manages electronic chart documents for FAX, scan and email in accordance with current policy and HIPAA restrictions
Reports workplace hazards and safety issues promptly according to SMDC and OSHA regulations
Complies with the posted General Industry Safety Orders Code of Safe Practices
Maintains strict confidentiality with regard to all components of the patient dental record, other personal information acquired during the performance of job duties and concerning SMDC and interdepartmental discussions
Attends all full staff and departmental meetings
Attends and participates in all SMDC drills, trainings and unscheduled meetings conducted during hours of operation
Performs all job functions in compliance with SMDC policies and procedures
Performs extra-oral duties or functions in compliance with the California Dental Board Committee on Registered Dental Hygienists as directed by the supervising dentist
Operates dental radiographic equipment for the purpose of oral radiography in compliance with section 1656 of the California Business and Professions Code
Performs patient care duties in compliance with the California Dental Board Committee on Registered Dental Hygienists as directed by the supervising dentist