OLE Health·Napa, California
The Registered Dental Hygienist performs periodontal and preventative dental treatments, oral health education, and patient screenings under the supervision of a dentist. They also assist with treatment planning, maintain electronic health records, and support community outreach programs.
North Napa Campus.
This position requires the flexibility to travel from site to site if needed.
$67.01 to $76.56/hr
0.4 FTE (8 to 16 hours a week either Monday and/or Friday)
Dlse/Flsa status: ()
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NO: About CommuniCare+OLE
Established in 2023, CommuniCare+OLE is the result of a union of two health centers with a deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay: OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and CommuniCare Health Centers of Yolo County. Building on a legacy established by both organizations in 1972, CommuniCare+OLE is a network of federally-qualified health centers with 17 sites across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties. It offers comprehensive care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and substance use treatment, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, referrals, and enrollment assistance to more than 70,000 individuals, and no one is turned away due to lack of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Many services are offered outside of its sites, including mobile health, home visiting, and community and school-based programs.
The Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) will perform a wide range of duties in the dental clinic under direct supervision of a dentist, including the provision of periodontal and preventative dental treatment, oral hygiene education, and community outreach.
This position requires the flexibility to travel from site to site if needed.
CommuniCare+OLE provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience.
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.
***The following reflects requirements and essential functions of this position but does not restrict tasks that may be assigned. Essential functions include basic job duties, core elements, or fundamental responsibilities that an employee must perform to hold the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation (accommodation may be requested). Duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive, and they may be assigned or reassigned to this job at any time, due to reasonable accommodation or any other reason. ***
Minimum position requirements: Education, experience, skills/Training
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Provides direct patient care to children and adults within approved in approved RDH duties by California Code of Regulations a primary care setting.
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Performs patient screening procedures such as assessment of oral health condition, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck evaluation, dental charting, and patient vitals.
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Assesses patients’ teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues indicating the presence of any abnormalities or suspected diseases or conditions and notifies dentist.
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Assists the dentist with developing and completing appropriate periodontal treatment plans.
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Serves as a member of the care team, engaging in routine and preventive dental care.
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Instructs patients how to practice good oral hygiene; makes recommendations as to appropriate products or devices for patients’ home care; and provides other health care education such as nutritional counseling and motivational interviewing, as necessary.
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Thoroughly removes soft and hard deposits and extrinsic stains from teeth using hand instruments, ultrasonic inserts, and hand pieces.
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Performs full mouth debridement, either as a first stage gingivitis therapy or to remove interfering calculus to further enable a more accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.
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Provides local anesthesia as needed for treatment procedures.
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Irrigates sub-gingivally with an antimicrobial and/or antibiotic liquid solution
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Applies preventive agents such as fluoride and sealants to the tooth surfaces and assists the dentist, as required, in further treatment of teeth and gums.
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Takes digital x-rays and intra-oral photos of patients.
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Maintains patient electronic medical records with thorough documentation practices.
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Performs instrument maintenance, including sharpening of hand scalers.
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Supports outreach programs and remote sites by providing education, screenings, imaging/record gathering, preventive services, and documentation
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Attends and participates in required meetings, trainings, and educational programs.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Market context
Registered Dental Hygienist positions in California are often competitive because employers look for candidates who already meet state licensure, CPR, and safety-course requirements. Part-time schedules can appeal to applicants seeking flexibility, but the strongest candidates are those who can show graduation from an approved dental hygiene program and a current California license. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review the essentials faster before applying.