Dental Hygienist

4 days ago

Beaverton, Oregon, United States Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center Full time
Job Title: Dental Hygienist

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Dental Hygienist to join our team at Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center. As a key member of our dental care team, you will provide preventative and therapeutic oral prophylaxis to patients, educating them on the control and prevention of oral disease.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide routine prophylaxis to adult and pediatric patients, including full mouth scaling, polish, and use of topical fluoride as needed.
  • Report status of periodontal health and recommend proper interval for reevaluation/recall.
  • Remove overhangs of filling materials and polish amalgams when endorsed.
  • Place soft relines, when endorsed.
  • Perform full mouth periodontal charting that includes probing depths, mobility, furcations, recession, and mucogingival involvement.
  • Perform and document a complete head and neck exam, including soft tissue pathology.
  • Expose diagnostic digital radiographs using existing dental radiography software.
  • Provide restorative treatment, with dentist supervision, if a restorative endorsement is obtained.
  • Utilize nitrous oxide in treatment of patients, if permit is obtained.
  • Provide chair-side oral hygiene instruction in plaque control, appropriate use of home fluoride and desensitizing agents, and/or dietary and tobacco counseling.
  • Engage in preventive teledentistry visits, as needed.
  • Participate in grant-specific activities related to goals, deliverables, and outcomes as needed.
  • Educate caregivers as to oral healthcare needs of accompanied patient.
  • Assist with other clinic responsibilities as needed including office maintenance.
  • Participate in the education of dental and dental hygiene students.
  • Provide training to co-workers, in the form of lunch and learns of other structured activities emphasizing OHI and patient education.
  • Maintain, clean, sterilize, and sharpen instruments.
  • Place dental sealants.
  • Deliver anesthetic as requested by treating dentist.
  • Comply with "Universal Precautions" for infection control.
  • Review patient's medical history and dispense or confirm PAC.
  • Produce documentation necessary and consistent with generally accepted professional dental standards.
  • Maintain 90% compliance in 90% of areas reviewed in annual chart audit.
  • Help in the organization, implementation, and facilitation of current grants (state, local, private) related to dental health services.
  • Inventory supplies related to work.
  • Develop and modify prevention programs.
  • Attend office trainings and meetings along with CDE as required.
  • Work with interpreters and non-English speaking patients.
  • Complete all required VG training as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Travel as needed within Washington and Yamhill Counties.
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, safe driving record and active auto insurance coverage.

Requirements:

  • Associate degree or higher from an accredited dental hygiene program.
  • Active license to practice dental hygiene issued by the Oregon Board of Dentistry.
  • Current BLS/CPR/AED certification for healthcare provider.
  • Expanded Practice Permit or must acquire permit within 90 days of hire.
  • Nitrous Oxide Permit preferred.
  • Restorative functions endorsement preferred.

Behavioral Competencies:

Accountability: Role model VG's mission, vision, and shared values

Customer-Focus: Listen to the voice of the customer and strive to delight them by exceeding their expectations

Teamwork: If someone needs help, help them

Initiative: Be innovative, apply fresh ideas, and continuously improve how you do your work

Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality and respect the privacy of others

Ethical: Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and stewardship in all encounters at work

Respect: Demonstrate consideration and appreciation for co-workers and patients

Communication: Demonstrate the ability to convey thoughts and ideas as well as understand perspective of others

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