Dental Hygienist

Location: Everett Practice Position Type: Full Time Schedule: 3 10‑hour days (30 hours per week) Expected Hiring Range: $59 – $69 per hour Position Summary The Dental Hygienist works in collaboration with a dental team to provide dental care and education to patients. The Dental Hygienist will utilize interpersonal skills to motivate and partner with patients in maintaining oral health and preventing oral disease. All duties and functions will be performed within the parameters of their state’s Dental Practice Act, the Willamette Dental mission, evidence‑based treatment philosophy, and core values. WD hygienists are encouraged to pursue education and gain the ultimate levels of licensure and certification allowed by each state’s Dental Practice Act. Fully credentialed hygienists present the greatest opportunity to provide exceptional care and help define the future dental mid‑level provider. Essential Position Functions Apply the dental hygiene process of care (Assessment, Dental Hygiene Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation) as a framework for care delivery. Gather accurate patient data for systemic and oral comprehensive assessment; perform at least the following: review of medical, dental and social history; take and/or update blood pressure; perform extra‑oral and intra‑oral exams; chart and record dental and periodontal findings; conduct risk assessment through patient interviewing; expose and evaluate diagnostic radiographs according to treatment guidelines and ALARA principles; document assessment findings in the Electronic Dental Records (EDR) system. Document assessment findings and communicate these findings with the doctor of record to establish a dental hygiene treatment plan. Communicate and reinforce the treatment plan to the patient; discuss additional costs associated with treatment and obtain patient consent. Render appropriate dental hygiene care as dictated by the treatment plan and the ethics of the profession, including but not limited to: explanation of procedure, alternatives, risks and answers to patient questions (PARQ); prophylaxis; scaling and polishing; scaling and root planning; oral health education and prognosis; nutritional counseling and prognosis; smoking cessation and prognosis; local anesthesia or N2O when necessary; preventative and therapeutic fluoride, sealants and restorations as needed according to individual state scope of practice. Engage and educate the patient as a partner in care; recommend self‑care based upon individual patient risks, conditions and capabilities. Continuously evaluate and counsel patients concerning oral health status and recommend modifications of the dental hygiene treatment plan to the doctor of record and the patient. Recommend patient products according to individual patient needs, risks and symptoms. Perform infection control procedures, including disinfection and sterilization as appropriate; utilize appropriate barrier techniques. Communicate effectively with dental teams and patients as an educator and advocate. Adhere to infection control policy and guidelines; utilize PPE and engineering controls appropriately. Assist coworkers, maintain operatory and sharpen instruments. Strict adherence to Willamette Dental’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy, including N95 respirators and other PPE as required by regulatory bodies and company policy. Flexibility to travel to other WD locations within a reasonable range as described in our Travel Policy based on business need. Reliable and predictable attendance is essential. Education and Experience Requires graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program. A bachelor’s degree is preferred. Licenses, Certifications and Registrations Current BLS certification required. Current dental hygiene license in good standing. Local anesthesia endorsement; required. N2O permit; required and kept current. Compensation The actual base pay offered will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. This position is also eligible for incentive pay in accordance with the Company’s plan. Company Benefits Willamette Dental offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement plan with 5% match, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, commuter benefits, two complimentary pairs of clinical scrubs, and employee assistance program. Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligible employees accrue a minimum of 120 PTO hours per employment year plus seven paid holidays annually. The Company’s PTO program combines vacation and sick leave, which is more generous than Washington State’s Sick Leave Law. Physical Requirements The work is performed while sitting and/or standing and may require occasional walking, bending, stooping and carrying light items such as papers, books or other supplies. The incumbent uses a computer and other standard office equipment to complete tasks. Equal Employment Opportunity Willamette Dental is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status. Health Information Privacy This position may involve exposure to PHI; all PHI will be handled in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). #J-18808-Ljbffr