REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST - Per Diem bei None

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Position Title:            Registered Dental Hygienist - Per Diem 

Department:              Dental

Supervised By:         Dental Director

Location:                    Campo/Alpine

Status:                        Non-Exempt/Hourly

Posted:                       August 25, 2025

Close Date:               Until filled 

Compensation:         $38.80 - $66.56/Hour - DOE

Grant:                         N/A

Hours:                        Per Diem (Shifts are Mon-Fri 8:00am to 4:30pm as needed; possibility of additional time/days as needed)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Under the supervision of the Dental Director, the Registered Dental Hygienist will perform prophylactic treatments and instruct groups and individuals in oral hygiene.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Adhering to infection control and OSHA best practices. 
2. Administer local anesthesia.
3. Working with providers to help implement medically necessary treatment plans and recall schedules.
4. Dental Operatory decontamination and set up.
5. Sterilization of dental instruments.
6. Sharpening hygiene curettes. 
7. Scaling and root planning of patients teeth to remove supra and sub  gingival deposits of calculus. Request and verify procedure authorizations as needed.
8. Coronal polishes teeth to remove plaque, deposits, and stains.
9. Charting oral conditions of decay, periodontal disease, present restorations, and abnormality of oral structures and soft-tissue for diagnosis and treatment by the Dentist.
10. Takes dental x-rays.
11. Applies topical fluoride for children under 18 years of age.
12. Provides oral hygiene instructions for patients
13. Assisting in the training of assistants and receptionists.
14. Developing and/or assisting in the development of community-health educational programs.
15. Ability to work a flexible schedule may be required based on need.
16. Thorough knowledge of DentiCal billing practices related to hygiene service codes.
17. Other duties as assigned by the Dental Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Possession and maintenance of a current California license in Dental Hygiene, certificate of successful passage of Radiographic examination on safety and knowledge and current CPR card.

Licenses/Certifications: A valid driver’s license required with application submission and must be maintained throughout employment.  Current certifications and/or licenses appropriate to the positions required education and profession.

Character:   Applicants must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness.  Must be responsible and able to exercise good judgment, accept administrative supervision, pay attention to detail, follow instructions, including the ability to interact effectively and communicate with people in a professional and courteous manner.  Must be highly confidential and work as a team with other staff.  Applicant should be sensitive to client’s needs.

Skills: Strong team building, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective peer relationships with coworkers within the Department, clinic-wide, and the public. Must be able to express ideas clearly, concisely, address audiences effectively, and exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions. Willing to be part of a team and cooperate in accomplishing department goals and objectives. Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, take initiative, be proactive, and function in a rapidly changing environment. Ability to work with people of all social and ethnic backgrounds and to resolve conflicts, negotiates situations, and facilitate consensus. 

Physical and Personal Requirements: Normal clinic/office environment. Sit or stand for long periods of time. Reach, bend, climb, stoop, lift up to 25 lbs. repetitive hand movement; use and view PC. Reliable transportation and car insurance as required by the state. Travel as needed.

Compliance: Each employee plays a key role in creating a compliance culture at SIHC. Employees are expected to learn and comply with all SIHC policies and procedures. One must have the ability to understand the implications and complexities of all compliance policies. Participation in all compliance training is mandatory, and generally have a heightened awareness of policies and regulations that are specific to one’s department and position. All SIHC employees are expected to report violations or suspected violations of compliance policies or regulations. 

Other: Applicants must successfully pass a pre-screening, including a tuberculin skin test or x-ray and a blood/urine drug screening test.  Health must be adequate to perform all duties of the position.  Applicant must complete SIHC Application and Authorization Form, both must be submitted to Human Resources prior to the close date indicated.

INDIAN PREFERENCE:  In the filling of any SIHC job vacancy, preference may be given to qualified Native American Indians, pursuant to  the Indian Preference Hiring Act, 25 USC 472,  unless other laws require the filling of a vacancy without regard to Indian preference (e.g.   Public Law (P.L.) 94-437, “Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA).   To receive Indian preference for any SIHC position, the applicant must be enrolled, or be eligible for enrollment, as an American Indian with their Tribe, or must be certified as an American Indian from the designated Tribal Representative. Applicants claiming Indian preference must attach verification of their claim to the SIHC application, including Certification of form BIA-4432, which is available from the SIHC Human Resources Department. If verification is not or cannot be verified, the applicant will not receive Indian preference for purposes of the interview.