Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) - Part Time
Communicare+OLE, Napa, CA, United States
Overview
Position Title:
Registered Dental Hygienist
Department:
Dental
Reports To Title:
Assistant Dental Director
Location:
North Napa Campus. This position requires the flexibility to travel from site to site if needed.
Pay Range:
$67.01 to $76.56/hr
Full Time Equivalent:
0.4 FTE (8 to 16 hours a week, either Monday and/or Friday)
DLSE/FLSA Status:
Exempt / Salaried position
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Yes / No
About CommuniCare+OLE
Established in 2023, CommuniCare+OLE is the result of a union of two health centers with a deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay: OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and CommuniCare Health Centers of Yolo County. Building on a legacy established by both organizations in 1972, CommuniCare+OLE is a network of federally-qualified health centers with 17 sites across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties. It offers comprehensive care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and substance use treatment, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, referrals, and enrollment assistance to more than 70,000 individuals, and no one is turned away due to lack of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Many services are offered outside of its sites, including mobile health, home visiting, and community and school-based programs.
Job Summary / Overview
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.
Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements: Education, Experience, Skills/Training
Education:
High school diploma or GED required. Graduated from a dental hygiene program approved by the Dental Hygiene Board of California (DHBC).
Experience / Lived Experience:
Previous dental hygiene experience preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to handle difficult patients.
Technical:
Computer and data entry skills; electronic health record system experience preferred. Knowledge of Federally Qualified Health Centers and Medi-Cal coverage preferred; ability to work with diverse populations required.
Special Skills / Training:
Current CPR certification required. Must be licensed to practice dental hygiene in the State of California. Proof of completion of board-approved Radiation Safety, California Dental Practice Act, and Infection Control courses. Driver's License required.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Provides direct patient care to children and adults within approved RDH duties by California Code of Regulations in a primary care setting.
Performs patient screening procedures including assessment of oral health condition, health history review, oral cancer screening, head and neck evaluation, dental charting, and patient vitals.
Assesses patients’ teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues, notifies the dentist of abnormalities or suspected diseases or conditions.
Assists the dentist with developing and completing appropriate periodontal treatment plans.
Engages as a member of the care team, providing routine and preventive dental care.
Educates patients on oral hygiene, recommends home care products, and provides nutrition counseling and motivational interviewing as needed.
Removes soft and hard deposits and extrinsic stains from teeth using hand instruments, ultrasonic inserts, and hand pieces.
Performs full-mouth debridement as part of gingivitis therapy or to enable accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Provides local anesthesia as needed for treatment procedures.
Irrigates sub-gingivally with antimicrobial and/or antibiotic solutions.
Applies preventive agents such as fluoride and sealants; assists the dentist 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.
Note
Requirements, essential functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of CommuniCare+OLE. No emojis or unicode symbols are used in this refined version.
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Position Title:
Registered Dental Hygienist
Department:
Dental
Reports To Title:
Assistant Dental Director
Location:
North Napa Campus. This position requires the flexibility to travel from site to site if needed.
Pay Range:
$67.01 to $76.56/hr
Full Time Equivalent:
0.4 FTE (8 to 16 hours a week, either Monday and/or Friday)
DLSE/FLSA Status:
Exempt / Salaried position
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Yes / No
About CommuniCare+OLE
Established in 2023, CommuniCare+OLE is the result of a union of two health centers with a deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay: OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and CommuniCare Health Centers of Yolo County. Building on a legacy established by both organizations in 1972, CommuniCare+OLE is a network of federally-qualified health centers with 17 sites across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties. It offers comprehensive care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and substance use treatment, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, referrals, and enrollment assistance to more than 70,000 individuals, and no one is turned away due to lack of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Many services are offered outside of its sites, including mobile health, home visiting, and community and school-based programs.
Job Summary / Overview
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.
Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements: Education, Experience, Skills/Training
Education:
High school diploma or GED required. Graduated from a dental hygiene program approved by the Dental Hygiene Board of California (DHBC).
Experience / Lived Experience:
Previous dental hygiene experience preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to handle difficult patients.
Technical:
Computer and data entry skills; electronic health record system experience preferred. Knowledge of Federally Qualified Health Centers and Medi-Cal coverage preferred; ability to work with diverse populations required.
Special Skills / Training:
Current CPR certification required. Must be licensed to practice dental hygiene in the State of California. Proof of completion of board-approved Radiation Safety, California Dental Practice Act, and Infection Control courses. Driver's License required.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Provides direct patient care to children and adults within approved RDH duties by California Code of Regulations in a primary care setting.
Performs patient screening procedures including assessment of oral health condition, health history review, oral cancer screening, head and neck evaluation, dental charting, and patient vitals.
Assesses patients’ teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues, notifies the dentist of abnormalities or suspected diseases or conditions.
Assists the dentist with developing and completing appropriate periodontal treatment plans.
Engages as a member of the care team, providing routine and preventive dental care.
Educates patients on oral hygiene, recommends home care products, and provides nutrition counseling and motivational interviewing as needed.
Removes soft and hard deposits and extrinsic stains from teeth using hand instruments, ultrasonic inserts, and hand pieces.
Performs full-mouth debridement as part of gingivitis therapy or to enable accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Provides local anesthesia as needed for treatment procedures.
Irrigates sub-gingivally with antimicrobial and/or antibiotic solutions.
Applies preventive agents such as fluoride and sealants; assists the dentist 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.
Note
Requirements, essential functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of CommuniCare+OLE. No emojis or unicode symbols are used in this refined version.
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