Registered Dental Hygienist Alternative Practice (RDHAP)

TITLE: REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST ALTERNATIVE PRACTICE (RDHAP) 

REPORTS TO: DENTIST

STATUS: NON- EXEMPT/HOURLY
 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dental Hygienist is responsible for providing hands-on support for patient oral care. They engage in preventative oral care through screening, treating, and educating patients. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Minimum of High School Diploma or Equivalent
2. Registered Dental Hygienist RDHAP License Required.
3. Bilingual (English- Spanish) is highly preferred.
4. Minimum of 1 to 3 years in a dental office setting.
5. Valid BLS and CPR certification.
6. Proficient in taking digital x-rays.
7. Skilled in Electronic Health Record patient filing records used for billing, visit scheduling and data entry, and in Microsoft Office, data entry and use of business email.
8. Experience and understanding billing process and guidlines for private and public health insurance programs, especially CCHP, Medicare and Medi-Cal.
9. Ability to gain proficiency on additional computer programs required to perform the job.
10. Good verbal and written communication skills, including spelling and English grammar with ability to understand and complete oral and written instruction.
11. Ability to work as a team by communicating, collaborating and cooperating with team members.
12. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
13. May be required to work at an alternative site.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. The Dental Hygienist performs administrative duties supporting the treatment of both adult & pediatric patients.
2. Performs patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse.
3. Reviewing a patient’s dental history.
4. Provide clinical services and health education to improve and maintain oral health.
5. Performing preventive dental c