Dental Hygienist - Relief

Relief Dental HygienistJoin our team as a Relief Dental Hygienist at Family Medical Center in Walla, Walla, WA!Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.Visit our website at to learn more about our organization.What We Offer$49.59 - $61.37 per hour DOEAdditional pay for bilingual skills, paid on hours workedWhat You'll Do:Maintain patient medical records, update patient medical history and vital signs as neededConduct patient X-ray procedures and store X-raysComplete periodontal charting and prepare tools for Provider examsPerform preventative periodontal care and assist with restorationsAdminister local anesthesia and nitrous oxideProvide oral hygiene education and formulate treatment plansSupport infection control program and provide input for clinic efficiency improvementsMay participate in the development, implementation, and coordination of dental education programs provided inside and outside the organizationPerform clinical responsibilities in alignment with TJC, HRSA, and org requirementsPerform other duties as assignedQualifications:Graduation from a Dental Hygiene schoolActive WA State Dental Hygiene licenseWA: Dental Hygiene License or Limited Dental Hygiene LicenseCPR certification within 90 days of hireBilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at level 10Knowledge of standard dental practices and current hygiene conceptsSkilled in dental anesthesia and restorative proceduresAbility to interact professionally with patients and colleagues of all agesEffective time management and resource utilization to efficiently complete work within set deadlinesHigh level of dexterity and coordinationBasic proficiency with Electronic Dental Records, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and ExcelOur Mission Statement"Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being."Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.