About Consolidated Tribal Health Project, Inc.
Consolidated Tribal Health Project, Inc. is a rural community health clinic that was incorporated as a 501 ( c )(3) in 1984 to address the disparity in health care among Native American people living in Mendocino County.
Our Mission
Consolidated Tribal Health Clinic, Inc. is committed to healthy lifestyles and honoring traditional Native American values to maintain physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social wellbeing of the community.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Department: Dental Reports To: Dental Director
FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Grade: 9
Classification: RFT/RPT/PT/Temp/INT Hours of Work: 40/varies
Covered Position: Yes Approved: 3/13/19
Job Summary
This position provides a range of clinical services under the direction a staff dentist; such duties range from routine prophylaxis to periodontal probing and charting, scaling and root planning.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Prophylaxis and scaling of patient teeth to remove supragingival and sub gingival deposits of calculus and disrupting biofilm.
- Sub gingival curettage and root planning for the treatment of periodontal disease.
- Topical application of fluoride gels routinely for all patients, which may incorporate the use of local anesthetics.
- Exposing and developing of a variety of x-rays; radiograph frequency is determined by caries rate of patient and American Dental Association guidelines.
- Charting oral conditions including periodontal probing of pocket depths where indicated.
- Using periodontal evaluation forms to ensure documentation of periodontal status of patient.
- Placing pit and fissure sealants where designated by a dentist’s recommendation.
- Provides chair side instruction in oral hygiene instruction, periodontal disease, nutrition and oral disease prevention.
- Documenting all treatment rendered in patient chart.
- Maintaining sensitivity towards Indian traditions, culture, history and needs.
- Maintaining adequate recall system to incorporate hygiene and periodontal recall at appropriate interval dependent upon patient needs.
- Responsible for keeping operatory clean, stocked and requesting supply order as needed.
- Providing patient education in oral hygiene, periodontal disease and oral disease prevention, emphasizing fluorides and sealants.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current valid State of California Dental Hygiene License.
- Current valid State of California Dental X-Ray License.
- Two (2) years of experience as a dental hygienist.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience)
- Four (4) years of experience as a dental hygienist.
- Indian Preference applies to all Consolidated Tribal Health Project (CTHP) positions in accordance with CTHP Policy and applicable federal law.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Maintains knowledge of dental industry and trends, health promotion, and patient services.
- Strong understanding and sensitivity to American Indian/Tribal culture and lifestyle, working effectively with American Indian/Alaska Native populations.
- Effective oral and written communications skills with sensitivity to lifestyles of targeted participants.
- Skills in operating personal computer using a variety of computer software.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with management, coworkers, and outside contacts.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with all applicable federal and tribal privacy laws, as well as CTHP policy (HIPAA, HITECH, etc.).
- Ability to learn and apply program/agency operating policies and procedures.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently as well as with teams.
Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to
50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is usually average.
Conditions of Hire
- In accordance with CTHP policy, all employment at CTHP is "at will" and based on mutual consent. This means that the employee or CTHP may terminate employment at any time and for any reason with or without notice. No term of employment is expressed or implied for this “at-will” position.
- May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver license or capable of obtaining one; as well as be insurable by CTHP’s company insurance.
- CTHP complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, whereby employees shall not manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, use, or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and must pass a pre-employment and subsequent random drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
- CTHP has several positions which must comply with the P.L. 101-630 Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (ICPA); all employment offers in the "covered" classification are conditional until CTHP has received a Federal criminal background check verifying eligibility to work in these programs.
- Due to providing healthcare services, employees are subject to an annual TB screen and flu shot, should an employee opt to not take the flu shot they will be required to wear a face mask during flu season. Covid-19 vaccine is required.
This Job Description describes the essential duties and qualifications. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of the job; management has the exclusive right to alter or add to this job description at any time without notice. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,792.00 - $127,753.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have as a dental hygienist?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Dental Hygienist: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Current State of CA Dental Hygiene License (Required)
- Current State of CA Dental X-Ray License (Required)
- Current CPR/BLS Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
