Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) - Part Time

OLE Health • Napa, CA

5d • $67 - $77

About The Position

The Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) will perform a wide range of duties in the dental clinic under direct supervision of a dentist, including the provision of periodontal and preventative dental treatment, oral hygiene education, and community outreach.

This position requires the flexibility to travel from site to site if needed.
CommuniCare+OLE provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience.
CommuniCare+OLE encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous Peoples,
people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of
all ages and religions, and individuals who have been affected by the legal system.
YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Graduated from a dental hygiene program approved by the Dental Hygiene Board of California (DHBC).
• Current CPR certification required.
• Must be licensed to practice dental hygiene in the State of California.
• Proof of completion of a board-approved Radiation Safety, California Dental Practice Act, and Infection Control course.
• Drivers License Required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Dental Hygiene experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly 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 experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Federally Qualified Health Centers and Medi-Cal coverage preferred; Ability to work with diverse populations required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to children and adults within approved in approved RDH duties by California Code of Regulations a primary care setting.
• Performs patient screening procedures such as assessment of oral health condition, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck evaluation, dental charting, and patient vitals.
• Assesses patients’ teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues indicating the presence of any abnormalities or suspected diseases or conditions and notifies dentist.
• Assists the dentist with developing and completing appropriate periodontal treatment plans.
• Serves as a member of the care team, engaging in routine and preventive dental care.
• 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 such as nutritional counseling and motivational interviewing, as necessary.
• Thoroughly removes soft and hard deposits and extrinsic stains from teeth using hand instruments, ultrasonic inserts, and hand pieces.
• 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.
• Provides local anesthesia as needed for treatment procedures.
• Irrigates sub-gingivally with an antimicrobial and/or antibiotic liquid solution
• Applies preventive agents such as fluoride and sealants to the tooth surfaces and assists the dentist, as required, in further treatment of teeth and gums.
• Takes digital x-rays and intra-oral photos of patients.
• Maintains patient electronic medical records with thorough documentation practices.
• Performs instrument maintenance, including sharpening of hand scalers.
• Supports outreach programs and remote sites by providing education, screenings, imaging/record gathering, preventive services, and documentation
• Attends and participates in required meetings, trainings, and educational programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• PTO (Vacation & Sick)
• Paid Holidays + 1 Float Holiday
• 2% employer match with employee 4% Contribution 403(b) retirement plan
• CME/CE
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED