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. Job Specific Competencies

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 of appropriate diagnostic radiographs.
Provides appropriate treatment of existing oral disease as diagnosed by the dentist.
Provides treatment of acute and chronic periodontal, gingival, and oral conditions, in conjunction with dentist.

a. Treatments are to include mechanical and ultrasonic instrumentation (scaling and root-planning removal of calculus), supra/sub-gingival removal of plaque/calculus/biofilm and coronal polishing. b. Application of fluorides and other medicaments as necessary. c. Restoration of cavities prepared by the dentist. d. Take all types of prescribed radiographs. e. Provide oral hygiene, homecare, and post-operative instruction to the patient and/or caregiver. f. Any additional allowable procedures under WAC regulations and guidelines. 5. Assists in identification of special patient needs, such as adjunctive antibiotics, rinses, or hygiene aids in conjunction with dentist. 6. Educates patients in all aspects of oral hygiene, and consequences and treatment options for periodontal disease. 7. Provide education and limited off site care as scheduled and within the scope of the clinic and the scope of WAC guidelines. 8. Maintains dental hygiene treatment rooms in clean and orderly condition, stocked with appropriate treatment instruments and materials in conjunction with dental assistants. 9. Record treatment in daily record, chart periodontal probing, and update hygiene tracking sheets as necessary in dental records. 10. Delivers appropriate local and inhalation anesthesia for patient comfort under supervision of dentist. 11. 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.

Job Specifications

Education: Graduate from an accredited dental hygiene school.
Certification/Licensure: Licensed in the state of WA as a Dental Hygienist or eligible to receive licensure. Basic Life Support (BLS) required. ACLS or ATLS may be used to substituted for BLS.
Experience: One or more years of experience as a dental hygienist preferred, especially in a community or public health setting.
Language Skills: Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Good eye/hand coordination and precision, manual dexterity and patience for minute movement, strong sense of aesthetics. Perform complex and comprehensive dental care on a variety of patients. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Must demonstrate ability to work with basic computer skills and MS Office products, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to work in a fast-paced and often high-stress environment as well as the ability to adapt quickly to workload changes.
Interpersonal Skills: Must demonstrate strong leadership and team building skills. Must have strong listening, written and oral communication skills, with ability to communicate clearly. Must have the ability to understand and respond effectively and with sensitivity to children. Must have a caring attitude, commitment to serving low-income people; desire to work with all types of people, ability to calm nervous patients. Train and evaluate assigned staff. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and efficient manner. Ability to work at all site locations with diverse staff.
Essential Physical Requirements: Prolonged sitting or standing may be required. Those physical movements and the degree of mobility normally associated with the practice of primary care dentistry will be performed on a repetitive basis. The ability to distinguish letters and symbols, as well as the ability to utilize telephones, computer terminals, and copiers is required. Work under stressful conditions as well as irregular hours may be required. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 20 pounds using proper lifting techniques and standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. Ability to hold dental equipment in patient’s mouth for long periods of time.
Essential Mental Abilities: On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures; explain dental procedures. Requires a comprehensive knowledge of primary dental care in outpatient settings. Knowledge of the principles and practice of modern dentistry as related to community health programs as well as current social and economic problems pertaining to public health and their impact on primary health care. Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to dentistry, community health centers, and public dental health.
Essential Sensory Requirements: Essential sensory requirements include the ability to: read computer keyboard, monitor, and documents; prepare and analyze documents; read extensively; hear, recognize, and assess verbal presentations of patients; receive and convey detailed information orally, by telephone and in person; convey accurate and detailed instructions by speaking to others in person and by telephone.
Exposure to Hazards: Exposure to or use of sharps, potentially dangerous chemicals, exposure to body fluids/blood/tissue. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, radiation and other conditions common to a clinical environment may routinely be encountered.

Benefits **Coverage below based on a 1.0 FTE; Medical, Dental, Paid Leave, and Holidays benefits are prorated based on FTE. Benefit: Coverage: Effective: Medical Premera (Self Insured) Preferred Provider Employee/Spouse/Dependents; receive a Benefit Stipend of up to $500 per month First of the month following the first date of employment. Dental Washington Dental Employee/Spouse/Dependents; receive a Benefit Stipend of up to $500 per month First of the month following the first date of employment. Paid Leave 120 hours – Year 1 136 hours – Year 2 Each year after that employee will accrue 8 hours of PTO each year, on their anniversary date, until they reach a maximum of 208 hours at 10+ years. Paid Leave may be used immediately for sick leave and after 3 months employment for vacation. Maximum accrual cap of 320 hours; hours in excess of 320 hours will automatically transfer into the employees EIB. Extended Illness Bank (EIB) Allows for maximum accrual of 200 hours PTO hours in excess of 320 will transfer into EIB. Employees are eligible to use EIB hours after at least 3 consecutive scheduled working days of PTO (max 24 hours) which have been used for a personal illness and/or a qualifying event under FMLA or the WA Family Care Act. Holidays 88 hours related to:

New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
4th of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
3 Diversity Days

Holidays are based on an 8-hour day. Providers will receive a holiday pool of 88 hours as a 1.0 FTE at the beginning of each calendar year. Holiday pool hours must be used by December 31 of each calendar year; unused holiday pool hours will be forfeited. If an employee starts after the calendar year has begun, holiday hours will be prorated based on remaining holidays in the calendar year and diversity days will be prorated as outlined below:

Jan 1- April 30: 3 diversity days (24 hours if 1.0 FTE)
May 1 – August 31: 2 diversity days (16 hours if 1.0 FTE)
Sept 1 – Dec 31: 1 diversity day (8 hours if 1.0 FTE)

Please refer to the Paid Leave policy for additional details. 403(b) Retirement Plan Lincoln Financial 150% CVCH match up to 3% of the employee’s contribution Immediately. Vesting schedule: 20% at 2 years, 50% at 3 years, 60% at 4 years, and 100% at 5 years. Spanish Immersion $2,000 Employer will reimburse Provider up to $2,000, for participating in Pop Wuj Spanish Immersion program in Guatemala, for a minimum 3-week period, prior to the Provider’s initial start date. CE 40 Hrs/ $2,000 per year based on 1.0 FTE. This will include BLS Certification renewal if completed offsite and not in house. CVCH provides BLS renewal in house for employees whose job description and license require one. Available immediately. CE is loaded the first full pay period in January of each year and available to maintain licensure while working at CVCH. CE must be used by December 31 of each calendar year; unused CE will be forfeited. CE will be prorated based on start date into calendar year. CE is not available during provider’s termination notice period. Benefit: Coverage: Effective: Licenses/Dues Washington State Hygienist License $750 towards membership dues, subscriptions, or misc. certification Immediately. Benefits are suspended once a Dental Hygienist has tendered resignation, except as required to continue to work until separation date. Employee Assistance Program Mutual of Omaha Free short-term counseling for employee and family Immediately. Call 800-316-2796 Long-term Disability Mutual of Omaha Employee Only (variable) First of the month following the first date of employment. Basic Term Life Mutual of Omaha Employee Only (1x annual salary, up to $200,000) First of the month following the first date of employment. Group Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D ) Mutual of Omaha Employee Only (1x annual salary, up to $200,000) First of the month following the first date of employment. Supplemental Term Life Mutual of Omaha Employee / Spouse / Dependent(s) First of the month following the first date of employment. Voluntary AD&D Mutual of Omaha Employee / Family First of the month following the first date of employment. Health Reimbursement Arrangement RedQuote Reimbursement for out of pocket expenses for services received at CVCH (medical, dental, and prescription) by employees and their dependents enrolled in our medical plan. Up to $750 per family per year. First of the month following the first date of employment. Flex Plan: Medical RedQuote Flex Plan: Maximum $3,200 per year Direct Deposit available First of the month following the first date of employment. Flex Plan: Dependent Care RedQuote Flex Plan: Maximum $5,000 per year Direct Deposit available First of the month following the first date of employment.

AFLAC

Supplemental insurance – cafeteria plan First of the month following the first date of employment. Wellness Stipend CVCH will reimburse staff up to $30 per month for a local gym membership OR CVCH will reimburse up to $150 per year for a subscription type workout program service (i.e.: Beachbody on Demand, Les Mills, etc.) Immediately. Once employee has submitted invoice to HR/Payroll department. Benefit: Coverage: Effective: Cell Phone Discounts Discounted monthly access fees Discounted select accessories and special equipment Available for personal cell phones. Any questions regarding benefit eligibility or coverage should be directed to the Human Resources Department. Compensation As of 4/1/2024 Salary $96,705 - $107,874 (Based on experience and value-based compensation per our Dental Compensation Plan) 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 • Position NOT eligible for Telecommuting This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management may, with or without notice, add or change the duties at any time. Employees are employed “at will”.