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Recruited by N. Joseph Laborde III DDS, MMSc 9 months ago Address Fort Worth, TX, United States

Registered Dental Hygienist (Pt/Ft)

Company

OLE Health
Address , Napa, 94558
Employment type PART_TIME
Salary
Expires 2023-09-18
Posted at 8 months ago
Job Description

Ole Health is a federally qualified health center with the mission to provide quality primary health care to the community. As part of the dental team, you work with a team of professionals (Medical provider, Nutritionist, Behavior health and other services) to help patients achieve overall health wellness. We provide comprehensive dental care to all ages with a focus on continuity of care. We strive for work life balance. A candidate who is flexible, a team player, and passionate about providing dental care is a good fit for our work culture.


Schedule: Monday – Friday

Status: Full time and part time available

Location: Napa, CA. This position requires the flexibility to travel from site to site if needed.


BENEFITS

  • Employer covers 85% of employee medical premium and 55% of dependent medical premium
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options
  • 4% Employer Match for 403(b) retirement plan
  • Employer covers 100% of Dental + Vision premiums for employees only
  • Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
    • Employer covers 85% of employee medical premium and 55% of dependent medical premium
    • Employer covers 100% of Dental + Vision premiums for employees only
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Employer contribution for Health Savings Account
  • Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part-time and full-time employees (prorated per Full-Time Equivalent)
  • 16 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)

POSITION TITLE: Registered Dental Hygienist

DEPARTMENT: Dental

REPORTS TO: Dental Director

SUPERVISION GIVEN: None


JOB SUMMARY: The Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) will perform a wide range of duties in the dental clinic under direct supervision of a dentist, primarily including chair side assisting duties, infection control, x-rays and dental treatment education to patients.


KNOWLEDGE OF WORK

Knowledge of federal, state, local and dental clinic rules regulations, protocols and procedures governing the practice of dentistry, as well as those relating to personnel issues, work place safety, public health and confidentiality

Knowledge of HIPPA and OSHA

Knowledge of Microsoft Office; electronic health record system required

Knowledge of Federally Qualified Health Centers

Ability to work with a multi-cultural population

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health condition, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse

Assess patients’ teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues indicating the presence of any abnormalities or suspected diseases or conditions

Co-diagnoses with the dentist to develop appropriate periodontal treatment plans

Brings to the immediate attention of the dentist any suspected lesion in the mouth or on the teeth

Thoroughly removes soft and hard deposits and extrinsic stain from teeth, using hand instruments, ultrasonic inserts and hand pieces

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, as necessary

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

Performs root planning as a periodontal therapy

Placements and removals of periodontal packs

Places locally-administered antibiotics as supportive periodontal therapy

Implements irrigation and desensitizing procedures or products as adjunctive to periodontal therapy

Exposes, develops and mounts dental x-rays (intraoral and extraoral)

Bonding for pit and fissure sealants

Removals of temporary and permanent cement

Makes and cements temporary crowns

Places and removes temporary sedative fillings

Removes sutures

Makes impressions of patient’s teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)

Provides local anesthesia as needed for treatment procedures (certificate needed)

Performs treatment as deemed necessary by the staff dentist

Provides dental hygiene treatment to children and adults in a primary care setting.

Performs dental prophylaxis, removes deposits (plaque, tartar, stain) from the teeth, and takes and develops necessary radiographs

Serves as a member of the cross-functional team of providers, engages in routine and preventive dental care

Applies preventive agents such as fluoride and sealants to the tooth surfaces and assist dentist, as required, in further treatment of teeth and gums

Examines teeth and gums for signs of disease or decay

Charts such conditions for further diagnosis and treatment by dentist and for proper patient record maintenance

Maintains a high standard of care and abide to professional ethics

Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
  • Graduated from a school of dental hygiene recognized by the California State Board of Dental Examiners
  • License to practice dental hygiene in the State of California
  • Current CPR certification required
  • Radiation Safety Certificate required
  • Previous Dental Hygienist experience preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly 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 preferred
  • Must possess a current California Driver’s License