Registered Dental Hygienist- Sycuan Health Center

Sycuan Tribe Overview

The ancestors of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation existed many centuries ago as a community of people…a Tribe living together, farming, hunting and fishing to survive. Much has changed since that time. Today the Sycuan Tribe governs its Reservation, owns and operates a Casino and a Golf Resort, and owns a number of other business ventures in the San Diego Region.

One attribute that remains unchanged, however, is Sycuan's sense of community. Sycuan is more than just a business. Sycuan is a community of people working together toward a common goal. Whether you work in our state‑of‑the‑art Casino, our beautiful Resort, or become a staff member in our Tribal Government division, you will be part of the Sycuan family.

Our newly opened Sycuan Health Center is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our dedicated team and provide exceptional care to our community. This is an opportunity to work in a state‑of‑the‑art modern facility, collaborate with passionate professionals, and deliver high‑quality dental services that truly make an impact.

Provides dental hygiene services according to licensing protocols and under the appropriate supervision.

• Greets patients, making them feel at ease.
• Seats and dismisses patients that present for hygiene services.
• Obtains necessary x‑rays as directed by the dentist.
• Helps prepare the treatment tray in preparation for dental care.
• Assists the dentist within established licensing and supervisory limitations.
• Adheres to standards for infection control and personal protection in accordance with SMDC, local, state and federal OSHA regulations.
• Disinfects the dental operatory prior to and after patient care.
• Maintains the dental unit according to protocol.
• Replenishes the dental unit distilled water supply.
• Maintains, sterilizes and disinfects all x‑ray machines, operatory equipment, dental attachments, procedure instruments and other equipment utilized during daily operations.
• Performs operation of eyewash stations, emergency resuscitation gear, defibrillator and fire extinguishers according to protocol.
• Obtains patient signatures on treatment plans, consent forms, referral consultations, information release waivers and notification of SMDC practice policies.
• Manages electronic chart documents for FAX, scan and email in accordance with current policy and HIPAA restrictions.
• Reports workplace hazards and safety issues promptly according to SMDC and OSHA regulations.
• Complies with the posted General Industry Safety Orders Code of Safe Practices.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with regard to all components of the patient dental record, other personal information acquired during the performance of job duties and concerning SMDC and interdepartmental discussions.
• Attends all full staff and departmental meetings.
• Attends and participates in all SMDC drills, trainings and unscheduled meetings conducted during hours of operation.
• Performs all job functions in compliance with SMDC policies and procedures.

• Performs extra‑oral duties or functions in compliance with the California Dental Board Committee on Registered Dental Hygienists as directed by the supervising dentist.
• Operates dental radiographic equipment for the purpose of oral radiography in compliance with section 1656 of the California Business and Professions Code.

• Performs patient care duties in compliance with the California Dental Board Committee on Registered Dental Hygienists as directed by the supervising dentist.

Essential:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• California Registered Dental Hygienist certificate.
• California dental x‑ray license.
• California coronal polishing certificate.
• California cavitron scaler certificate.
• California dental sealant certificate.
• Healthcare provider CPR training.

Desirable:

• Dental receptionist experience.
• Tribal clinic experience.

Essential:

• Mastery of dental office procedures.
• Proficient in the use of electronically based dental practice management systems.
• Thorough knowledge of laws and…