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Locations: Alturas, CA Type:Tribal Salary Range:$51 to $70 / Per Hour Open Period:1/15/2025 until filled Summary:Relocation assistance, recruitment bonus, retention bonus, full Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Life/AD&D coverage. Retirement plan, paid leave, potential tuition assistance, paid CME. Duties:1. Review and update medical histories with the patients and be able to discuss findings with the dentist. 2. Provides clinical oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, scaling, minor periodontal procedures consistent with accepted professional practices and standards and in compliance with applicable California law and the Dental Department policies. 3. Perform sealant procedures for children and adolescents. 4. Perform cursory exams for such things as caries risk assessment, gross caries, defective restorations, oral cancer etc, to review with the DDS during the exam. Assist to coordinate proper dental care scheduled by the Dental Receptionist. 5. Work to maintain the Hygiene recall and patient schedule through the Dentrix Computer program. Print and send patient reminder post cards, 6. Perform periodontal screening on all adult patients and implement the dentist diagnosed treatment plan to treat the periodontal disease. 7. Perform under direct supervision topical and local anesthetic procedures for periodontal services. 8. Review and discuss the treatment plan, determine what procedure is indicated next by conferring with the dentist, and refer the patient to schedule their next appointment. 9. Be able to follow all sterile techniques required by the CDC and OSHA guidelines for dental offices either in the operatory or in the sterilization area. 10. Track Hygiene supplies in the store room, and coordinate ordering with the assigned RDA. Stock and organize the HYG operatory, 1 1. Sharpen and maintain Hygiene instruments, and discuss replacement needs with the dental director in consideration of budget. 12. Perform radiographic procedures on all PRHS patients at appropriate recall intervals as designated by the dentist. 13. Performs the above duties while maintaining a professional attitude and appearance. The RDH performs other duties and becomes cross trained where needed. 14. Organize and implement community outreach programs and school programs to promote dental health along with Fluoride and Sealant programs. Qualifications:1. Graduate of a Dental Hygiene Program from an accredited U.S. Dental Hygiene School with an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene. 2. Registered Dental Hygienist California License. 3. One (I) year experience in private practice or public health clinic preferred. 4. Possess a current CPR card. 5, Follow verbal and written instructions accurately, 6. Write legibly with good grammar either oral or written. 7. Preference will be given to Native Americans in accordance with the PL. 93-638. 8. Must be willing to submit to and pass a pre-employment drug screening test. Work Type:Permanent, Full