Dental Hygienist (Restorative Hygiene) - Sign on Bonus!

Dental Hygienist

Sign on Bonus - $2,500! Salary $49,042 - $54,756

Job Summary: The Dental Hygienist will be able to perform all dental related care and procedures allowable under WAC regulations and guidelines. The primary job function is to be responsible for managing dental hygiene and treatment of periodontal disease of patients under direction of staff dentists.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for assessing and obtaining clinical evidence of patient's level of periodontal health, including all relevant and required chart documentation.
• Responsible for exposure and developing appropriate diagnostic radiographs.
• Provides appropriate treatment of existing oral diseases as diagnosed by the dentist.
• Provides treatment of acute and chronic periodontal, gingival, and oral conditions, in conjunction with dentist.
• Maintains dental hygiene treatment rooms in clean and orderly condition, stocked with appropriate treatment instruments and materials in conjunction with dental assistants.
• Record treatment in daily record, chart periodontal probing, and update hygiene tracking sheets as necessary in dental records.
• Delivers appropriate local and inhalation anesthesia for patient comfort under supervision of dentist.
• Performs expanded function duties, (placing and adjusting filling, temporary fillings, impressions, temporary crown cementation, facilitating teledentistry etc. as stipulated under WAC regulations/guidelines) as necessary under supervision of dentist.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Expected to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Conforms to safety policies, general housekeeping practices.
• Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexible, and shows dedication to the position and the community.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.
• Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
• Employees are expected to embrace, support and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion and quality which align with the CVCH mission statement through their actions and interactions with all patients, staff, and others.
• Conforms to CVCH policies and Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications:

• Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited dental hygiene school. Must be a board-certified hygienist.
• Certification/Licensure: Must possess current, valid unrestricted license to practice dental hygiene in the State of Washington. Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Experience: One or more years of experience as a dental hygienist preferred, especially in a community or public health setting.
• Language Skills: English and Spanish fluency preferred. English fluency required.
• Skills & Competencies needed: Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment
• Sit, stand, walk, often
• Reach occasionally
• Kneel or crouch minimally
• May need to lift up to 10 pounds
• Visual acuity for close and distance work

Exposure to Hazards:

• Moderate noise
• Standard working conditions

Benefits:

Coverage below based on a 1.0 FTE; Medical, Dental, Paid Leave, and Holidays benefits are prorated based on FTE.

Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk: Category I Tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact exposure to blood, fluids or tissue. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), when appropriate, is required

Age Specific Competency: Neonatal (Birth 30 days), Infant (30 days to less than 1 year), Pediatric (1 year 12 years), Adolescent (12 years 18 years), Adult (18 years 65 years), Geriatric (65 years Death)

Telecommuting: Not eligible for telecommuting.

Equal Opportunity Statement: CVCH is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for all employees.

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