Dental Hygienist - Waterfall Community Health Center - North Bend, OR

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

North Bend, OR

Job Description

Job Title: Dental Hygienist


Job Category: Operations


Wage Classification: Hourly/Non-exempt


Location: Dental Clinic


Position Type/Status: Full-time, benefitted or Part-time


Travel: Minimal


Wage: $42.45 to $49.78 per hour


Reports to: Dental Director


Manages Direct Reports: No


HR Review & Approval: 08/29/2023


Job Description:


Job Purpose:


The Dental Hygienist works in a team-based, patient-centered dental clinic serving insured and uninsured clients with a special emphasis on care for persons who experience barriers to accessing care due to income, language, cultural, and social barriers.


Duties:


Adhere to the spirit of Waterfall Community Health Center to remove barriers to care and our mission statement while performing assigned duties.
Demonstrate the core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Partnership, and Collaborative Communication.
Perform periodontal procedures in a manner that is best for the patient in accordance with state dental board requirements.
Educate patients on the importance of preventing, diagnosing, and rerating periodontal disease.
Discuss the links between periodontal conditions and overall systemic health.
Complete proper assessments, ie. probing, charting existing restorations, digital radiographs, to develop the appropriate treatment plan using an electronic medical record system (EMR
Place sealants, fluoride varnish, SDF.
Perform and follow proper sterilization and infection control protocols.
Work collaboratively with the team on scheduling patients, ensuring an exceptional patient experience, and maintaining the condition of the practice and equipment.
Other related duties may be assigned by the Supervisor.


Education and/or Experience and Qualifications:


Dental hygiene licensure compliant with the State Dental Board with no adverse actions.
Two years’ experience as a licensed Dental Hygienist preferred.
Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office software.
Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred.
Non-violent Crisis Intervention Comprehensive training class completed within 6 months of hire and recertify prior to the expiration date.
BLS certification.


Immunizations Required:


TB test (upon hire).


Physical Requirements:


Prolonged periods sitting at a desk working at a computer.
Able to lift 15 pounds occasionally.
Able to travel as needed.


Benefits:


Student Loan repayment program opportunities
Up to $200 per month towards student loan debt
Master’s degree or higher provider, providing direct billable patient care, is eligible for $50,000 every 3 years
Competitive PTO Accrual (up to 193 hours of PTO accrual each year to start)
7 Paid Holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision 100% employer paid
401K Retirement Plan 6% match
Options for long-term disability
$50,000 Life Insurance Policy- options for additional voluntary life
Additional voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity coverage is available
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Downtown Health and Fitness gym membership discount
Bonusly – Internal Employee Recognition Platform
Headspace care employer paid membership

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