Registered Dental Hygienist - Trinity Health Center

***This position will be open until filled***

The Redding Rancheria is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist for Trinity Health Center. The preferred schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday, 7AM - 6PM.

Out of Area Differential Pay is available for this position to incentivize qualified staff to commute from a longer distance. This will allow Trinity Health Care patients to receive better quality care. The listed wage reflects the entry-level rate for this position. Compensation may be adjusted based on experience, education, and qualifications.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a part of an interdisciplinary team, the dental hygienist is a dental health specialist that prevents and treats oral and systemic disease through education and therapies for overall patient wellbeing. Responsibilities include the following: assess oral health, identify signs of disease, create treatment plans, and provide preventative and non-surgical therapies.

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of dental surgery and associated procedures, terminology, and techniques.
• Knowledge of patient admission, triage, transfer, and discharge procedures and documentation.
• Knowledge of preventive dentistry measures to instruct patients in prevention of oral diseases.
• Knowledge of dental infection control procedures such as sterilization and use of personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work with effectively with Native American people in culturally diverse environments.
• Ability to perform a full range of established dental hygienist protocol and procedures.
• Ability to independently assess the nature and extent of dental, periodontic, and associated conditions and pathology in dental outpatients.
• Ability to analyze medical records and prescribed protocol to formulate effective therapeutic treatment plans.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to build good rapport with patients and staff.
• Ability to research and interpret peer reviewed studies to keep up to date on the highest dental standards.
• Ability to work with patients of all ages and needs.
• Registered Dental Hygienist in the State of California.
• CPR Certificate.
• X-ray License.
• Tuberculosis screening, Hepatitis A & B.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Indian preference.
• Must be fingerprinted and pass background check.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Performs all skills as defined by the RRIHC Scope of Services.

2. Review health histories and taking vitals to identify medical risk level and any conditions that would influence treatments.

3. Expose, evaluate and interpret diagnostic radiographs.

4. Produce high quality intra-oral and extra-oral photographs for diagnostic records.

5. Preliminary examination including periodontal charting, intra and extra oral examination of the soft tissues, charting lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth, classify occlusion and myofunctional evaluation.

6. Assess oral health and identify signs of gingival and periodontal disease.

7. Collaborate with other dental and/or medical providers to synthesize information to plan, implement and evaluate dental hygiene care.

8. Perform dental prophylaxis by removing plaque, calculus and stain to maintain oral health

9. Perform hand and/or ultrasonic scaling, root planning, and soft tissue curettage as non-surgical therapies to treat periodontal disease.

10. Perform supportive periodontal therapy to achieve an acceptable level of stability and health after periodontal treatment.

11. Apply pit and fissure sealants to prevent tooth decay.

12. Apply fluoride varnish treatments as a preventative service.

13. Apply desensitizing agents to coronal and root surfaces as needed for sensitivity

14. Apply anti-microbial agents as needed.

15. Apply silver diamine fluoride for caries control and management.

16. Polish and contour restorations.

17. Administer topical and local anesthetic agents for pain control.

18. Administer nitrous oxide and oxygen when needed as an anxiolytic.

19. Promote oral health by educating patients and caregivers with an emphasis on oral disease processes, bacteria etiology, diet and nutrition.

20. Assess oral home care routines and create a custom regimen based on patient needs.

21. Inform patients and caregivers on the oral systemic link of many health conditions and illnesses.

22. Research and evaluate oral health care products and treatment for safety and efficacy.

23. Scheduling of all appointment types to optimize Dentist’s and Hygienist’s schedules to be efficient, productive and manageable.

24. Documenting treatment and planned care in electronic health records with appropriate CDT and ICD coding.

25. Remain up to date with current universal precautions and sterilization techniques to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases.

26. Work at other Redding Rancheria health campuses as needed.

A completed Redding Rancheria job application must be submitted in order to be considered for employment. You can fill out an application online at www.reddingrancheria-nsn.gov, please fax (530-242-4563) or email (employment@reddingrancheria-nsn.gov).

All certifications, credentials/ licenses, education verification /degrees and/or transcripts, and Indian verification are required to process your application.

Indian preference applies, but we welcome all applicants who wish to apply for this position. Certification of Native American heritage needs to be attached to the job application.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background screening clearance. All employees are required to submit to a Tuberculosis test (TB) test after they are hired in addition to being tested annually.

Additional Information:

In addition, Redding Rancheria offers an excellent benefit package containing Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short/Long Term disability, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave as well as a generous 401(k) retirement plan.

Redding Rancheria is a federally recognized Tribe with Pit River, Wintu and Yana people where pride in Tribal culture, history and identity is evident internally and in the larger community. Redding Rancheria is a leader in the constructive development of its people, the larger Indian community and the Redding region.

E-Verify Statement

Redding Rancheria participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Visit the E-Verify URL below for more information.

https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

For further information, please contact Human Resources Dept. at (530) 225-8979.