Dental Hygienist - Health Plan

The Dental Hygienist is responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients in a clinical setting under the direction of a dentist. They also document the treatment, communicate with patients and refer to partners as appropriate.

Health, Wellness & Retirement Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid time off & paid holidays

Retirement with contribution match

Life & AD&D, pet insurance

Employee assistance program, & more!

The target wage range for this position is $50.83 per hour to $62.89 per hour.

5,000 Sign-on Bonus

Union: SEIU Healthcare 1199 NW

Assess oral disease including periodontal disease, dental caries, and oral pathology

Make reasonable and sound dental assessments and communicate to patient or other providers

Provides high quality dental care to patients, in accordance with licensure requirements and NCH policies and procedures

Confident in performing all aspects of hygiene including prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, application of sealants and fluoride, and radiographs

Prepping, stocking, preparing operatories, and assists with sterilization of instruments

Assures integration of patient education into all treatment phases and partners with patients to achieve optimal oral health that meets the needs of the patient

Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients

Obtains history and physical appropriate to dental needs/care

Practice universal precautions, appropriate infection control, and sterilization processes, as defined by Neighborcare Health’s policies and procedures

Documents all patient visits, communication, referrals, and prescriptions in an accurate and timely manner, in compliance with Neighborcare Health guidelines

Participate in developing and utilizing Neighborcare Health practice guidelines and procedures, using disease registries, participating in audits, and being involved with risk management and utilization management programs

Assists the Clinic Administrator and Site Dental Director in the planning and evaluation of effective clinic operations

Assist with meeting clinic quality improvement and operations goals, striving for an efficient, productive clinic

Participates as a team member with all clinical staff to embody the principles of NeighborCare Health’s Service Commitments

May participate in preceptorship of dental hygiene students, and/or as a clinical shadowing mentor

Ability to work in a high pressure, time-sensitive, and complex health care environment

Ability to meet and comply with HIPAA/Confidentiality policies and procedures and to handle confidential and sensitive patient and staff information

Proficient with computers and the use of email and electronic medical records

Ability to communicate in person, email, and on the phone effectively

Prior experience as a Dental Hygienist

Bilingual preferred

Completed an accredited Dental Hygiene program

Active Washington State Department of Health Dental Hygiene license

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