Dental Hygienist, Redwood Valley, CA

Dental Hygienist

Job Summary

This position provides a range of clinical services under the direction a staff dentist; such duties range from routine prophylaxis to periodontal probing and charting, scaling and root planning.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Prophylaxis and scaling of patient teeth to remove supragingival and sub gingival deposits of calculus and disrupting biofilm.
• Sub gingival curettage and root planning for the treatment of periodontal disease.
• Topical application of fluoride gels routinely for all patients, which may incorporate the use of local anesthetics.
• Exposing and developing of a variety of x-rays; radiograph frequency is determined by caries rate of patient and American Dental Association guidelines.
• Charting oral conditions including periodontal probing of pocket depths where indicated.
• Using periodontal evaluation forms to ensure documentation of periodontal status of patient.
• Placing pit and fissure sealants where designated by a dentist’s recommendation.
• Provides chair side instruction in oral hygiene instruction, periodontal disease, nutrition and oral disease prevention.
• Documenting all treatment rendered in patient chart.
• Maintaining sensitivity towards Indian traditions, culture, history and needs.
• Maintaining adequate recall system to incorporate hygiene and periodontal recall at appropriate interval dependent upon patient needs.
• Responsible for keeping operatory clean, stocked and requesting supply order as needed.
• Providing patient education in oral hygiene, periodontal disease and oral disease prevention, emphasizing fluorides and sealants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current valid State of California Dental Hygiene License.
• Current valid State of California Dental X-Ray License.
• Two (2) years of experience as a dental hygienist.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Four (4) years of experience as a dental hygienist.
• Indian Preference applies to all Consolidated Tribal Health Project (CTHP) positions in accordance with CTHP Policy and applicable federal law.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Maintains knowledge of dental industry and trends, health promotion, and patient services.
• Strong understanding and sensitivity to American Indian/Tribal culture and lifestyle, working effectively with American Indian/Alaska Native populations.
• Effective oral and written communications skills with sensitivity to lifestyles of targeted participants.
• Skills in operating personal computer using a variety of computer software.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with management, coworkers, and outside contacts.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with all applicable federal and tribal privacy laws, as well as CTHP policy (HIPAA, HITECH, etc.).
• Ability to learn and apply program/agency operating policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.

Consolidated offers the following benefits for this position:

• 17 paid holidays in 2022 (plus 1 personal day)
• 9 paid sick days
• 10 paid Covid-19 sick days (Through 9/30/2022)
• Vacation is 10 days per year, 15 days after 3 years.
• 75% of premium is paid by the agency for Medical, Dental and Vision. (Includes family coverage)
• 100% paid short- & long-term disability, group term life insurance
• Waiver of copays for services received at the clinic.
• AFLAC offered
• 401K Safe Harbor contribution of 5%
• Employee assistance program through Concern
• Paid license renewals
• Paid CEU’s
• Other paid training

Visit https://www.cthp.org/careers to learn more and apply