RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INDIAN HEALTH INC
Per Diem Dental Hygienist
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INDIAN HEALTH INC, Grand Terrace, California, United States, 92313
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RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INDIAN HEALTH INC .
Applications must be received and complete by the posted end date for consideration of position.
Summary Applicant must possess a high school diploma and be a graduate of an accredited Registered Dental Hygienist school. One year experience beyond Registered Dental Hygienist school training and have valid California RDH license. Must have current CPR certification that complies with the guidelines set by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Certification may be obtained prior to orientation.
Provides dental hygiene procedures such as scaling and root planing, prophy, fluoride application, sealants and oral hygiene instruction. Provides dental hygiene services with age‑appropriate techniques and considerations. Maintains oral hygiene recall system. Reviews health history and alerts dentist of changes. Takes blood pressure. Makes referrals to the physician as appropriate. Provides individual oral hygiene instruction on an ongoing basis with emphasis on specific needs of the patient. Helps to provide an ongoing preventive dentistry program through group educational presentations including use of audio‑visual aids, dental screenings, in‑service training for CHRs and other departments, as requested, and coordination of dental booths for consortium‑wide community programs. Must be able to work with the Indian community and be sensitive to Indian culture and its needs.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
Provides dental hygiene procedures such as scaling and root planing, prophy, fluoride application, sealants and oral hygiene instruction.
Provides dental hygiene services with age‑appropriate techniques and considerations.
Maintains oral hygiene recall system.
Reviews health history and alerts dentist of changes; takes blood pressure; makes referrals to the physician as appropriate.
Provides individual oral hygiene instruction on an ongoing basis with emphasis on specific needs of the patient.
Helps to provide an ongoing preventive dentistry program through:
Group educational presentations including the use of audio‑visual aids
Dental screenings
In‑service training for CHRs and other departments, as requested
Coordinate dental booths for consortium‑wide community programs
Duties Under general supervision, RDH may perform the following duties in addition to those provided by Section 1760(b) of the Code:
Root planning
Polish and contour restorations
Oral exfoliative cytology
Apply pit and fissure sealant
Preliminary examinations—including periodontical charting, intra‑and extra‑oral examination of soft tissue, charting of lesions, existing restorations, and missing teeth, classification of occlusion, myofunctional evaluation
Direct supervision duties of Dental Assistants and Registered Dental Assistants
Dental Assistants
Taking of impressions for diagnostic and opposing models.
Application of non‑aerosol and non‑caustic topical models.
Removal of post‑extraction and periodontal dressing.
Removal of sutures.
Taking of intra‑oral measurements for orthodontic procedures.
Checking for loose bands.
Removal of ligature ties.
Application of topical fluoride.
Placement of elastic separators
Registered Dental Assistants
Test pulp vitality.
Removal of cement excess from supragingival surfaces of teeth.
Sizing of stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns and removal of orthodontic bands.
Placement of post‑extraction and periodontal dressing.
Perform the following procedures under direct supervision of a licensed dentist: periodontal soft‑tissue curettage, administration of local anesthetic agents (infiltration and conductive), limited to the oral cavity.
Other duties as assigned.
Performance Standards
Provide prophylactic service as indicated in the treatment plan.
Provide deep scaling and root planning as indicated.
Refer patients to the dentist when treatment is required.
Supervise Oral Hygiene Recall System and monitor effectiveness.
Assist dentist by providing services of a dental assistant when needed.
Take appropriate x‑rays.
Provide sealants as indicated.
Provide ongoing preventive dentistry program.
Attend scheduled Dental Department Meetings and In‑Service Seminars.
Education High school diploma or equivalent and be a graduate of an accredited Registered Dental Hygienist school.
Experience Must have 1 year experience beyond RDH school training.
License Valid California RDH license.
Certification Current CPR certification compliant with guidelines of American Heart Association or American Red Cross. May be obtained prior to orientation.
Knowledge Of Use of digital radiographs and electronic dental record keeping.
Skill Regularly demonstrate effective, high‑quality periodontal treatment, including peri probing, prophylaxis, and root planing. Ability to communicate well and treat patients of all ages. Ability to articulate oral health conditions and their effects on overall health.
Ability To Work with various types of patients from the young to the elderly. Must be able to work with the Indian Community and the elderly, and be sensitive to Indian culture and its needs.
Physical Demands May require prolonged sitting, moderate standing, bending, and walking. May be required to work late hours to accommodate patients’ needs.
Appointment Type Per Diem, On Call, Non‑Exempt
Compensation $43.00–$50.00 per hour ($89,440–$104,000 annually, depending on experience).
Clinic Location San Manuel Clinic as Assigned: San Manuel Indian Health Clinic (11980 Mt. Vernon Ave., Grand Terrance, Ca 92313), Morongo Indian Health Clinic (11555 ½ Potrero Banning, Ca 92220), and Soboba Indian Health Clinic (23119 Soboba Rd, San Jacinto, Ca 92583).
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Per Diem Dental Hygienist
role at
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INDIAN HEALTH INC .
Applications must be received and complete by the posted end date for consideration of position.
Summary Applicant must possess a high school diploma and be a graduate of an accredited Registered Dental Hygienist school. One year experience beyond Registered Dental Hygienist school training and have valid California RDH license. Must have current CPR certification that complies with the guidelines set by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Certification may be obtained prior to orientation.
Provides dental hygiene procedures such as scaling and root planing, prophy, fluoride application, sealants and oral hygiene instruction. Provides dental hygiene services with age‑appropriate techniques and considerations. Maintains oral hygiene recall system. Reviews health history and alerts dentist of changes. Takes blood pressure. Makes referrals to the physician as appropriate. Provides individual oral hygiene instruction on an ongoing basis with emphasis on specific needs of the patient. Helps to provide an ongoing preventive dentistry program through group educational presentations including use of audio‑visual aids, dental screenings, in‑service training for CHRs and other departments, as requested, and coordination of dental booths for consortium‑wide community programs. Must be able to work with the Indian community and be sensitive to Indian culture and its needs.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
Provides dental hygiene procedures such as scaling and root planing, prophy, fluoride application, sealants and oral hygiene instruction.
Provides dental hygiene services with age‑appropriate techniques and considerations.
Maintains oral hygiene recall system.
Reviews health history and alerts dentist of changes; takes blood pressure; makes referrals to the physician as appropriate.
Provides individual oral hygiene instruction on an ongoing basis with emphasis on specific needs of the patient.
Helps to provide an ongoing preventive dentistry program through:
Group educational presentations including the use of audio‑visual aids
Dental screenings
In‑service training for CHRs and other departments, as requested
Coordinate dental booths for consortium‑wide community programs
Duties Under general supervision, RDH may perform the following duties in addition to those provided by Section 1760(b) of the Code:
Root planning
Polish and contour restorations
Oral exfoliative cytology
Apply pit and fissure sealant
Preliminary examinations—including periodontical charting, intra‑and extra‑oral examination of soft tissue, charting of lesions, existing restorations, and missing teeth, classification of occlusion, myofunctional evaluation
Direct supervision duties of Dental Assistants and Registered Dental Assistants
Dental Assistants
Taking of impressions for diagnostic and opposing models.
Application of non‑aerosol and non‑caustic topical models.
Removal of post‑extraction and periodontal dressing.
Removal of sutures.
Taking of intra‑oral measurements for orthodontic procedures.
Checking for loose bands.
Removal of ligature ties.
Application of topical fluoride.
Placement of elastic separators
Registered Dental Assistants
Test pulp vitality.
Removal of cement excess from supragingival surfaces of teeth.
Sizing of stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns and removal of orthodontic bands.
Placement of post‑extraction and periodontal dressing.
Perform the following procedures under direct supervision of a licensed dentist: periodontal soft‑tissue curettage, administration of local anesthetic agents (infiltration and conductive), limited to the oral cavity.
Other duties as assigned.
Performance Standards
Provide prophylactic service as indicated in the treatment plan.
Provide deep scaling and root planning as indicated.
Refer patients to the dentist when treatment is required.
Supervise Oral Hygiene Recall System and monitor effectiveness.
Assist dentist by providing services of a dental assistant when needed.
Take appropriate x‑rays.
Provide sealants as indicated.
Provide ongoing preventive dentistry program.
Attend scheduled Dental Department Meetings and In‑Service Seminars.
Education High school diploma or equivalent and be a graduate of an accredited Registered Dental Hygienist school.
Experience Must have 1 year experience beyond RDH school training.
License Valid California RDH license.
Certification Current CPR certification compliant with guidelines of American Heart Association or American Red Cross. May be obtained prior to orientation.
Knowledge Of Use of digital radiographs and electronic dental record keeping.
Skill Regularly demonstrate effective, high‑quality periodontal treatment, including peri probing, prophylaxis, and root planing. Ability to communicate well and treat patients of all ages. Ability to articulate oral health conditions and their effects on overall health.
Ability To Work with various types of patients from the young to the elderly. Must be able to work with the Indian Community and the elderly, and be sensitive to Indian culture and its needs.
Physical Demands May require prolonged sitting, moderate standing, bending, and walking. May be required to work late hours to accommodate patients’ needs.
Appointment Type Per Diem, On Call, Non‑Exempt
Compensation $43.00–$50.00 per hour ($89,440–$104,000 annually, depending on experience).
Clinic Location San Manuel Clinic as Assigned: San Manuel Indian Health Clinic (11980 Mt. Vernon Ave., Grand Terrance, Ca 92313), Morongo Indian Health Clinic (11555 ½ Potrero Banning, Ca 92220), and Soboba Indian Health Clinic (23119 Soboba Rd, San Jacinto, Ca 92583).
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