About this opportunity
Northern Valley Indian Health lists this Temporary Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) opportunity in willows, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
At Northern Valley Indian Health, our message has always been clear. YourHealth Is Our Mission.
At NVIH we have a culture based around prioritizing the health andwell‑being of not just our patients and community members but ouremployees as well. From comprehensive insurance coverage, extensive paidtime off, and numerous supplemental benefits, NVIH has consistentlyshown employees how we value their personal and professional well‑being.We are a growing organization but will always remain firm in ourcommitment to employee health and well‑being. If you are ready to be apart of our mission, we understand thatchoosing your next employer is an important decision and you may needmore information; if so please give our recruiting team a call at (extension 1100).
Temporary Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Location: Willows, CA
Job Type: Temporary
Salary: $55.00 USD - $70.00 USD
Start Date: 05/26/2026
Job Description
The Registered Dental Hygienist will work under the general supervision of the Lead Dentist to provide dental cleaning services and general preventive dental care as permitted by licensure from the State of California. They will work as a team with other dental staff to support efficient flow of operations to ensure the highest level of patient care. The Registered Dental Hygienist will help plan and implement programs to increase dental awareness, teach oral hygiene, and promote community preventive activities to NVIH patients. This position may require travel between Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc. sites to help fill staffing vacancies and/or shortages.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Provide prophylaxis, scaling, root planning and curettage services to our patients.
Provide oral hygiene instruction to patients. Aid in the development of programs to disseminate information on preventative dentistry and oral hygiene.
Provide fluoride treatments for patients. Help develop and implement programs to promote fluoride, i.e., fluoride tablet program, community water fluoridation.
Apply pit and fissure sealants.
Charting of oral conditions.
Evaluate patients with periodontal disease by use of diagnostic skills, periodontal probe and periodontal evaluation forms.
Aid the dentists in development and implementation of periodontal treatment plans for clinic patients.
Perform expanded duties under direct supervision of a dentist to the extent the law permits.
Keep current with new techniques and philosophy related to preventive dentistry and periodontics.
Perform the following supportive tasks to ensure efficiency of patient flow: Sterilize instruments.
Set-up trays.
Support inventory management and request supplies as necessary to maintain par levels.
Maintain a clean, orderly and well stocked operatory.
Know and implement all infection control procedures established for the clinic.
Actively attend general and dental staff meetings.
Willing to travel to other clinic locations when needed.
Other duties as assigned.
All NVIH employees are expected to:
Provide the highest possible level of service to patients;
Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees;
Maintain safe practices; and
Abide by current NVIH’s policies and procedures.
Experience and Skills
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required for an employee to successfully perform their duties.
Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene Program.
Licensed by the State of California to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
One-year experience in a private or clinical practice, preferred.
Radiation safety certification for California.
Perform quality dental services per NVIH standards.
Ability to plan work duties to ensure dental clinic efficiency.
Ability to effectively function and participate within a team environment
Exhibit empathy and customer service to diffuse and manage conflict within the team and with patients or their representatives.
Ability to engage in problem solving and effectively communicate solution-based feedback.
Reliable transportation.
Native Preference. Northern Valley Indian Health provides Native Preference in hiring practices for qualified Native applicants, in accordance with its policy. NVIH is also an Equal Opportunity and At Will Employer.
Job Benefits
Full Time (Regular) Employees are eligible for the following benefit package:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance available first of the month following date of hire.
401K matching
Up to 4 weeks of PTO in first year of employment.
14 Paid Holidays per Calendar Year.
Alternative Work Schedule
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Worksite address
willows, CA, 95988, US
Who can apply
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