Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) - Part Time

Position Title: Registered Dental Hygienist Department: Dental Reports To Title: Assistant Dental Director Location: North Napa Campus. 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) FLSA Status: Exempt / Salaried position Supervisory Responsibilities: YES CommuniCare+OLE is a federally‑qualified health network offering comprehensive care across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties, including medical, dental, behavioral health, and more. The organization welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and promotes an inclusive workplace. 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 periodontal and preventative treatment, oral hygiene education, and community outreach. 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. YOU ARE WELCOME HERE. Minimum Position Requirements 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 required; ability to handle difficult patients. Computer and data entry skills required; 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 a board‑approved Radiation Safety, California Dental Practice Act, and Infection Control course. 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 such as assessment of oral health condition, review of health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck evaluation, dental charting, and patient vitals. Assesses patients’ teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues for abnormalities or suspected diseases and informs the dentist. Assists the dentist with developing and completing appropriate periodontal treatment plans. Serves as a member of the care team, engaging in routine and preventive dental care. Instructs patients how to practice good oral hygiene; recommends appropriate products or devices; provides nutritional counseling and motivational interviewing as needed. Thoroughly removes soft and hard deposits and extrinsic stains from teeth using hand instruments, ultrasonic inserts, and hand pieces. Performs full‑mouth debridement, either as a first‑stage gingivitis therapy or to remove interfering calculus for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Provides local anesthesia as needed for treatment procedures. Irrigates sub‑gingivally with an antimicrobial and/or antibiotic liquid solution. Applies preventive agents such as fluoride and sealants to tooth surfaces and 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Communicare+OLE