Dental Hygienist- Sandy Clinic

2 weeks ago

Oregon City, United States Clackamas County Full time

JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Join our team & discover work that makes you smile 

Clackamas County's Health Centers Division - Dental Care Program  is looking for two experienced Dental Hygienists to provide clinical dental hygiene services and treatment as well as perform administrative support and coordination functions for the dental program at our Sandy Clinic & Beavercreek Clinic . Our health centers are Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offer primary care, dental services and behavioral healthcare at multiple integrated health centers and school-based health centers. We currently have dental clinics located in Oregon City, Clackamas, Gladstone, and Sandy. This is a unique opportunity to work closely in an integrated health clinic that promotes whole body health in our communities

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

Registration as a Dental Hygienist Must possess and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate Nitrous Oxide endorsement is required either at the time of hire or within 6 months of hire Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. . Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

Experience working as a Dental Hygienist in a community health setting  Working knowledge of Electronic Health Records systems

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

TYPICAL TASKS

Works with dental student, dental assistant, and dental hygiene externs and participates in their training as it relates to dental hygiene roles and responsibilities. Schedules follow up appointments appropriately based on treatment plan and patient needs, confirmation calls, outreach to patients for program metrics, and monitoring of Epic in basket as needed. Provides clinical and trauma informed dental hygiene services; performs prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, fluoride application, sealant placements and polish restorations; assists dentists with dental screening for routine exams and problem focused limited exams; instructs and demonstrates proper oral hygiene and dental health; promotes interest in the prevention of dental disease; takes, electronically mounts, and files dental x-rays using Epic and MiPacs. May participate in school based health center assessments and hygiene services as needed. May also participate in WIC assessments, nutrition counseling, OHI, and fluoride varnish. Reviews dental programs protocols, policies and procedures for compliance and effectiveness annually as assigned and as needed for clinical competency. Orders, stores and maintains office and dental supplies and equipment; sharpens, cleans and sterilizes dental instruments and portable dental sealant equipment; maintains dental equipment; ensures dental rooms are orderly, clean, and well stocked. Assists the dental clinic with breaking down team members rooms and maintaining central sterilization whenever possible.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  Working Knowledge of:  Standard office procedures, techniques, and equipment; materials, instruments, tools and support dental processes used in the field of dentistry and oral hygiene; accepted practices, procedures and techniques of preventative dentistry and oral hygiene; dental equipment sterilization practices and procedures and relevant O.H.S.A. regulations and guidelines.

Some Knowledge of:  Dental laboratory techniques and the use and purpose of lab equipment; oral anatomy; nutrition as it relates to oral hygiene; public health and community health principles, concepts and practices.

Skill to:  Instruct patients of different ages and socioeconomic backgrounds in the techniques, practices, and methods of promoting and maintaining good oral hygiene; implement standard office procedures and use modern office equipment effectively; maintain and sterilize dental instruments and equipment; develop, review, update and recommend dental programs protocols, policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines; attend dental and public health conferences, workshops and continuing education and training seminars to maintain currency with dental practices and techniques; maintain effective working relationships with the public, other health care professionals and patients/clients; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position works 32 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday; consisting of four 8-hour days per week with one 10-7 shift offered weekly for patient access.

Beavercreek Clinic: M, W, Th 8 am – 5 pm, Tu 10 am – 7 pm, Friday off

Sandy Clinic: M, Tu, F 8 am – 5 pm, W 10 am – 7 pm, Thursday off

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